The training is designed to provide participants with a solid understanding of decolonization, equity, diversity, and inclusion (DEDI) within the homeless-serving sector. The course aims to align participants’ understanding with their organization’s goals and purpose, ensuring a consistent approach to these critical topics.
What to Expect:
- Shared Understanding: Gain a consistent understanding of decolonization, equity, diversity, and inclusion in alignment with organizational goals and purpose. (Note: Please view the webinar on Decolonization before starting this series).
- Impact Awareness: Understand how anti-Black racism and colonization impact those with lived experience of homelessness and their supporting organizations.
- Ally Responsibility: Learn your role and responsibility in promoting decolonization, equity, diversity, and inclusion as allies.
- Practical Application: Apply this knowledge to homelessness to foster a deeper appreciation of the complexity of this work.
The training will be of interest to anyone working in the homeless-serving sector who is committed to creating an inclusive and equitable environment for all. Enroll for free to deepen your understanding and enhance your capacity to contribute meaningfully to decolonizing efforts and promoting equity and diversity in your organization.
TIPS FOR EFFECTIVE LEARNING
For lasting change, participants should be open to examining their unconscious biases and be motivated to put new ideas into action. The modules in this training building on one another, focusing on one topic at a time. To get the most from this training, set aside time when you are free from distractions, if possible. Take your time and give thoughtful consideration to reflection activities where you can apply your learning to your role supporting people with lived experience of homelessness.
TRAINING content
TRAINING INCLUDES
- 7 Lessons
- 10 Topics
- 3 Quizzes
- Certificate of Completion
Acknowledgments
This training on Decolonization, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion was developed by Christina Sackeyfio, Founder and Principal Consultant at Boldly Inclusive. Boldly Inclusive offers a broad range of services in inclusion-focused facilitation, coaching, change management, and advisory roles across private, public, and non-profit sectors. We thank Christina for her expertise in creating the training modules.
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