SOLAH Group Guidelines

The SOLAH community will host ongoing group discussions called Thematic Groups. These groups are WhatsApp-based discussion spaces that provide a structured place for community members to exchange ideas, share knowledge, and connect around common themes.

Each Thematic Group is expected to have at least two project ideas or collaborative outputs per year emerging from discussions. This ensures groups go beyond talk and contribute to the wider network.

Definition

Thematic Groups are ongoing discussion spaces within the SOLAH Community, organized around specific themes of interest or need.

Purpose

Thematic Groups aim to:

• Provide a platform for ongoing discussion, knowledge-sharing, and collaboration.
• Encourage the development of project ideas that may be taken forward by members or SOLAH-supported initiatives.
• Act as a bridge between community conversations and practical opportunities.

Requirements for Community Groups

Each Thematic Group must:

• Register with SOLAH (group name, purpose, working language(s), and up to 4 coordinators).
• Operate entirely in a WhatsApp group chat.
• Aim to generate at least two project ideas, proposals, or shared outputs per year.
• Appoint 1–4 Group Coordinators who are responsible for:
  • Moderating the chat (ensuring respectful and relevant conversations).
  • Keeping discussion active and inclusive.
  • Liaising with SOLAH’s Community Operations Manager when needed.