Wikimedia Europe/Network Mapping
Introduction
[edit]In October 2024 the team was joined by network management specialist, whose role is to ensure that the organisation stays aligned with the members’ vision and needs long-term on one hand, and on the other, that it can support members efficiently within our statutory goals of sustainability and capacity building. In November 2025 Van Anh started network mapping that would inform a capacity building offer that compliments other initiatives and addresses critical gaps.
Network mapping aims to collect information on community activities, structure, practices, challenges, and experiences. The insights gained from this mapping are intended to inform Wikimedia Europe's subsequent research and engagement activities. These findings will help shape policy recommendations, capacity building and fundraising activities, and improve collaboration efforts within the Wikimedia Europe ecosystem.
Process and timeline
[edit]The mapping process involves:
- Conversations with members
- Desk research - information available online
- Online and onsite groups session to collect insights and feedback
- Conversations with other movement stakeholders
- Joining and observing the community during events
- Processing & reflecting
- Generative AI supported summaries and analysis
Timeline
[edit]- November 2024 - February 2025: 1:1 conversations, desk research (general information, strategic documents, reports, team capacities)
- February 2025 - March 2025: Information structuring and analysis
- April 2025: Presentation of first iteration of mapping outcomes during General Assembly in Prague on 26th April2025, feedback collection
- May 2025 - October 2025 - desk research (financial information, external communication, core activities), survey, online sessions collecting further feedback
- November 2025: Presentation of second iteration of mapping outcomes during General Assembly online
- December 2025: Summary report and establishment of procedures for mapping updates
Sessions and presentations
[edit]Presentation of the first iteration of the mapping and discussion around network's structure took place during General Assembly in Prague 2025:
Members' representatives present at the session were requested to fill in member canvas to further map their needs. Next session dedicated to presenting further progress and discussing collaboration among members is planned in June 2025.
Members key information mapping
[edit]- ↑ Number of individuals who are staff or regular paid contractors, engaged in part-time or full-time remunerated contribution