Our Intentions to join Fedecan - sh.itjust.works
cross-posted from: https://sh.itjust.works/post/35952239
[https://sh.itjust.works/post/35952239] > Hey all, > > Today, I’m writing to
share our intention to join Fedecan [https://fedecan.ca/], a Canadian
not-for-profit organization committed to supporting the Fediverse. We believe
this partnership will foster collaboration among like-minded individuals who
share a common goal: to create a safe, welcoming space where people can connect
freely. > > Together we will help deliver a fast, reliable, and consistent
experience for all and continue to be free from corporate influence and guided
by the values of openness, community, and trust. > ## Who is Fedecan > > Fedecan
is a registered non-profit organization based in Canada, with the goal to
provide a safe and welcoming space for people to connect with each other on the
Fediverse. More information can be found here
[https://fedecan.ca/en/guide/fedecan/]. > > You may also know them by their
Canadian lemmy instance lemmy.ca [https://lemmy.ca/]. > ## What does this mean
for sh.itjust.works? > > From the outside everything will stay much the same,
especially with the admin team. Internally, we will collaborate on tasks related
to non-profit compliance, policies, banking and common infrastructure elements
such as backup/disaster recovery infrastructure. We will continue to operate
separate equipment and instances in geographically isolated locations under
different names. We will work towards aligning on safety and security practices
in order to ensure that data is secure. > > From an organizational structure,
sh.itjust.works will fall under the Fedecan [https://fedecan.ca/en/] umbrella
and will share common bylaws, policies, methodologies on best practices,
security and legal considerations. > ## Where do donations go? > > Donations to
sh.itjust.works will continue to support our mission and objectives exclusively.
However, users will also have the option to donate directly to Fedecan, which
will allocate funds amongst its projects including sh.itjust.works. Operational
costs related to running the non-profit will be shared among projects and these
expenses will be transparently disclosed in annual reports published on the
Fedecan website. > ## Option to withdrawal > > sh.itjust.works will have the
right to withdraw from the Fedecan umbrella should our mutual goals no longer be
aligned. In such a case, a predefined provision and action plan will be in place
to ensure a smooth transition back to independence. > ## Why Now? > > As the
Fediverse continues to grow, we believe it’s important to collaborate more
closely with others who share our values. Joining Fedecan allows us to do just
that, strengthening our operation through a non-profit while staying true to our
mission. > ## Timeline / Next Steps > > Over the coming weeks, we’ll begin the
process of integrating with Fedecan on the organization side. You won’t notice
many changes but we’ll keep you informed throughout the process. > ## Looking
Ahead > > We’re excited about this next chapter and the opportunities it brings.
By joining forces, we’re reinforcing our commitment to the Fediverse and to the
principles that brought us all together in the first place—openness, community,
transparency, and trust. > > Our core mission remains unchanged. We’re still
independent in spirit and practice and we remain committed to being a space
that’s not driven by profit, but by people. > > I invite your questions or
concerns on this thread or on our
https://matrix.to/#/#sh.itjust.works:matrix.org
[https://matrix.to/#/#sh.itjust.works:matrix.org]) > > Stay connected, > > --The
sh.itjust.works and Fedecan Team >
