We know that a one day training will not eradicate racism in an organization nor will it change structural issues of equity that exist within the organization. DiverseDEV will work with organizations over a minimum of six month period to provide in depth analysis of the organizational culture, mission and build consensus around values that embed equity and justice in the organization’s mission.
In order to accomplish this goal, we will work with leadership and management teams to perform an organization equity review, analyze the results and assist the organization in the dissemination and discussions around the results. Our trainings will include facilitated discussions, reading materials on unconscious bias, critical race theory, inclusive climates and diversity.
We work with international organizations providing international humanitarian and development aid specifically because the sector has a history of injustice and saviorism that have cemented gross power imbalances between donors and people on the receiving end of humanitarian aid.
Designing and Facilitating Equity Assessments / Analysis and Reporting
Equity Assessments – A way to consider the needs of an organization in terms of equity is to survey how employees are feeling at work. How engaged are they? Do they feel included in the organization? Do they perceive the organization as fair? Do they believe that the organization is consistent in its application of rules and procedures across the organization?
Equity assessments can support the DEI journey in very critical ways because employees share opinions and concerns about the organization, their beliefs and commitment to the mission as well what continues to motivate them. Diverse DEV will develop the equity assessments, review data, write an equity report and lead facilitated discussion with staff and managers about the results – what does the equity review say about the organization? What happens next? We will provide a summary of data including areas for prioritization, action, and further investigation
In consultation with relevant team members, Diverse DEV will create a strategy for ongoing DEI data collection and use, including methods for data collection and interpretation, and plans for how data should be used/shared across the organization.
