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 # Diversity Working Group
 
-This working group is still in the early stages of getting up and running. Check back soon for more info!
+## Proposed Charter
+
+(This charter has not yet been ratified by the Node.js TSC.)
+
+### Statement of Purpose
+
+The Diversity Working Group seeks to extend inclusivity for the Node.js project.
+
+### List of Responsibilities
+
+* Foster a welcoming environment that ensures participants are valued and can
+feel confident contributing or joining discussions regardless of their
+background, identity, or level of experience.
+* Proactively seek and propose concrete steps the project can take to increase
+inclusivity.
+* Acknowledge and celebrate existing diversity accomplishments within the
+project while seeking to build upon them.
+* Identify ways to measure diversity and inclusivity within the project. Collect
+the measurements and report on them at regular intervals.
+
+### Initial Membership
+
+* [@ashleygwilliams](https://github.com/ashleygwilliams) (Ashley Williams, ag_dubs)
+* [@beaugunderson](https://github.com/beaugunderson) (Beau Gunderson)
+* [@nebrius](https://github.com/nebrius) (Bryan Hughes)
+* [@sup](https://github.com/sup) (Jona Hugger)
+* [@Trott](https://github.com/Trott) (Rich Trott)
+* *your name here*