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I am excited to share my new venture: T&F India I often navigate life on a hyphenated identity: encompassing my queerness, expertise in disability through lived experience, being a person of colour from a low to a middle-income country, and being a young clinical trauma professional. Growing up I have not seen people like me in positions that can influence change or even have a seat at the table. This non-profit was born as a result of this- we make another table all for people like us- queer, women, those with disabilities, those who are marginalised and for the youth that is so often sidelined as a mere token in activism. T&F India is a pro bono, feminist non-profit aimed to create an inclusive, interdisciplinary and intersectional space that promotes the capabilities of those with a history of complex interpersonal, sexual, racial, ethnic, war, and conflict-related trauma. Since August 2023, I have been ideating, learning and networking to reach where we are today– to the brink of rolling out various projects with an awe-inspiring team working diligently for the cause. The team at The foundation comprises people from historically excluded groups from various fields committing to a decolonial, anti-racist, and partner-led approach in their work. Modelled after the vision “nothing about us, without us” this space is for anyone who can lend some time out after their 9-5 to turn their activism and advocacy into actionable steps. I am excited to start 2024 by sharing this space with you. I invite you to join us if you identify as someone from a historically secluded group and see yourself working at the intersection of health and human rights. While we are just starting, this space is open for collaborations and volunteers. (Follow me here to stay updated on how you can contribute and our work. Please feel free to email me if you have any questions. You can follow- T&F India here https://lnkd.in/gYNBUjuh) #nonprofit #traumainformedcare #humanrights

Candid's The state of diversity in the U.S. nonprofit sector report sets new benchmark for demographic data collection — PRBuzz.co — Based on the largest demographic #data #set to date for #US nonprofits, the #report #highlights macro-level findings with the #goal of increasing #transparency about #diversity in the sector. NEW #YORK May #16 #2024 #Candid released today The #state of diversity in the U.S. #nonprofit sector, a report analyzing demographic data from 59,550 #public charities collected over the last five #years It is the most comprehensive data set of its #kind to date and establishes a benchmark to #better #track efforts #related to diversity, #equity and #inclusion for funders, nonprofits, and researchers. "The #social sector has #made #big promises to prioritize equity—both in terms of who is leading in the sector and who is, or is not, getting access to funding. But we have lacked data that is standardized and accessible to measure where we are and track progress over time," said Candid CEO Ann Mei Chang. "This report is a foundational step in fulfilling our mission to provide the data the sector needs to become more efficient, effective, and equitable." "This report is the culmination of years of data collection and represents a new baseline for the social sector to better understand demographic patterns in nonprofits of all scopes and sizes," said Cathleen Clerkin, Ph.D. "The true power of this data is to provide evidence that facilitates action." The 73-page report provides an overview of the nonprofit sector across four demographic categories: race, gender, sexual orientation, and disability status. The report is divided into four sections, leveraging demographic data nonprofits provided voluntarily about their own organizations:1.    Diversity among nonprofit employees in the sector overall, including at different levels of leadership.2.    CEO diversity by organization size, revenue, cause, and location.3.    Nonprofit board composition, including average board size and average representation of different identities on boards.4.    Differences between organizations with majority BIPOC

Intersectionality at T&F India I value intersectionality as the key to any project as it yields cross-sectional results; working with clients in session impacts community participation, influences perspectives on policy and informs research methodologies. As a trauma professional, I maintain the fact that most of my work starts after the session ends. To put it plainly; there is no access to healthcare without equal realisation of human rights for all, sustainable energy or quality education. The Foundation was built on this understanding. While achieving complete intersectionality is virtually impossible, my vision with T&F India is to mindfully view the interactions of systemic factors that influence mental health and co-design projects from this multi-sectoral lens. The Foundation works on UN SDGs 3,4,5 and 13. I can’t wait to share more on the projects that we have coming up. We are looking for designers/ artists who can help us disseminate information in the most accessible way possible. If you or someone you know has time to spare and works at the intersection of health, education and human rights- let’s connect and explore ways to collaborate. I would also love to know what having an intersectional lens in your workspace looks like and how you achieve the same.  #WeAreBillionStrong #traumainformedcare #humanrights #nonprofit LinkedIn for Nonprofits #sdgs #intersectionality

Candid's The state of diversity in the U.S. nonprofit sector report sets new benchmark for demographic data collection — MediaContacts.co — Based on the largest demographic #data #set to date for #US nonprofits, the #report #highlights macro-level findings with the #goal of increasing #transparency about #diversity in the sector. NEW #YORK May #16 #2024 #Candid released today The #state of diversity in the U.S. #nonprofit sector, a report analyzing demographic data from 59,550 #public charities collected over the last five #years It is the most comprehensive data set of its #kind to date and establishes a benchmark to #better #track efforts #related to diversity, #equity and #inclusion for funders, nonprofits, and researchers. "The #social sector has #made #big promises to prioritize equity—both in terms of who is leading in the sector and who is, or is not, getting access to funding. But we have lacked data that is standardized and accessible to measure where we are and track progress over time," said Candid CEO Ann Mei Chang. "This report is a foundational step in fulfilling our mission to provide the data the sector needs to become more efficient, effective, and equitable." "This report is the culmination of years of data collection and represents a new baseline for the social sector to better understand demographic patterns in nonprofits of all scopes and sizes," said Cathleen Clerkin, Ph.D. "The true power of this data is to provide evidence that facilitates action." The 73-page report provides an overview of the nonprofit sector across four demographic categories: race, gender, sexual orientation, and disability status. The report is divided into four sections, leveraging demographic data nonprofits provided voluntarily about their own organizations:1.    Diversity among nonprofit employees in the sector overall, including at different levels of leadership.2.    CEO diversity by organization size, revenue, cause, and location.3.    Nonprofit board composition, including average board size and average representation of different identities on boards.4.    Differences between organizations with majority BIPOC

On 6th October, we asked our audience one question, "Where will you be at age 50?" Together with Tanvi Gokhale, Chongbo Ning, Natasha Sajan, Xiaozhuo Jiang and Jiangke Chen, we presented our first Service Design project on New Ground Cohousing model since starting our studies at the Royal College of Art. New Ground tells a captivating story of how a group of white middle-class senior women started the first ever women only intentional community living arrangement to feel empowered and independent while also combating loneliness and existing notions of ageism. What these women have achieved is incredible. Typically, getting a cohousing from its initial idea to development has a high risk of falling through, with partnerships failing, inadequate funding and obstacles in gaining approvals. These occur due to the unique propositions of a cohousing model such as resident participation in designing the facilities of their living space. As we explored cohousing, we were curious about whether the cohousing model could scale and would cater to all. Through interviews and workshops, we realise that more still needs to be done for cohousing to scale to be able to support the issue of ageing population. Why is that so? Firstly, the risk undertaken by the elderly to see their project through is still huge even though we see the more support in terms of funds and partnerships coming from government and other third-party non-profit agencies. Secondly, the cohousing model, by demographics, is not yet an inclusive space. The majority of members reflect privileged identities who then co-design the space to reflect mostly the needs of those also with similar privileged identities. While systemic change takes time, we believe that the short term solutions could be to focus on closing the gaps by increasing awareness on intentional communities, cultivating spaces with inclusivity in mind and reducing the risk of cohousing projects as a whole. Despite coming into this project without much understanding of cohousing, I am glad for this opportunity to challenge myself and for the friendships cultivated in our six women group which coincidentally helped deepen our understanding of the support and bonding we read about in New Ground. We encourage you to view our presentation here if you are keen to understand more about the future of cohousing!

Since we have been reading and hearing about diversity equity and inclusion (DEI) for a while, here is an article discussing demographics in the nonprofit sector. While the sector as a whole shows wide diversity, what is noted (not unexpectedly) is that white people lead nonprofits at a higher percentage than their total numbers. This becomes an even higher percentage in the larger organizations. The same differences can be seen between men and women. Men tend to lead more in larger organizations. While this information is not a surprise, what we can do to change things is focus more on the smaller local organizations (I sometimes refer to these as Mighty Mites) because they usually are either startups or organizations with under $500,000 in gross revenue. These organizations are more likely to be lead by persons of color and/or women. Building these groups up with better sustainability and resources can go a long way to change these numbers. I know another way is to have more of the larger organizations hire people of color and/or women as their CEO/Executive Director. However, just like in the corporate sector this is a slow process. Supporting organizations that are already more diverse at the top can be done by everybody because they are already in that position. Please give your thoughts and solutions in the comments. #diversity #nonprofit #nonprofits #nonprofitorganization #equity

Trailblazing Women in Accessibility, Non-Profit, and DEI: Discover Their Impactful Stories! Join us on this journey as we spotlight nine incredible women whose stories and achievements are sure to leave you motivated and eager to connect. ACCESSIBILITY ADVOCATES: 1. Catarina Rivera, MSEd, MPH, CPACC Public Speaker, DEIA Consultant, and Content Creator at Blindish Latina LLC. Notable Milestone: Successfully transitioned to full-time entrepreneurship last year. Interests: LinkedIn Top Voice in Disability Advocacy, accessible travel enthusiast. 2. Nandita Gupta, CPACC Accessibility Product Manager at Microsoft. Notable Milestone: Inducted into the National Susan M. Daniels Disability Mentoring Hall of Fame. Interests: Advocate for equity in technology, aspiring to connect with Haben Girma. 3. Kelsey Lindell Founder and CEO of Misfit Media, advocating for the inclusion of disabled individuals in marketing campaigns. Notable Milestone: Generated 26 new leads in one hour by emphasizing the buying power of disabled people. NON_PROFIT LEADERS: 4. Jessica Sikora Founder and CEO of SUPERBANDS, promoting positive mental wellness for youth through wish-granting opportunities. Notable Milestone: Granted 50 wishes in a single year as a one-woman team. 5. Caitlin Kawaguchi Co-Founder and COO of Parkes Philanthropy, driving impact for nonprofits, companies, and philanthropists. Notable Milestone: Took the leap into entrepreneurship to co-found Parkes Philanthropy. 6. Sara Royf Founder of SODA: Student Organ Donation Advocates, activating students across the U.S. for organ donation awareness. Notable Milestone: Established a self-sustaining nonprofit that doesn't solely depend on the founder. DEI CHANGEMAKERS: 7. Misasha Suzuki Graham (she/her) Co-Founder of @Dear White Women LLC, normalizing conversations around race and racism. Notable Milestone: Published a book amidst significant global events, homeschooling kids during Covid-19. 8. Vivian Acquah CDE® DEI Consultant at Amplify DEI, dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. Notable Milestone: Hosting "Cooking Back to Our Roots," celebrating culinary heritage. 9. Lekisha Middleton Founder of The Good Success Network, a global management consulting and executive coaching firm. Notable Milestone: Recognized as the "go-to coach" for "go-to leaders" and changemakers. Read the full article from Dreamers & Doers here: https://shorturl.at/rwFP5 #WomenLeaders #FemaleFounders #Accessibility #Inclusion

🌟 Exciting News from Humanity Link! 🌟 At Humanity Link, we're passionate about creating innovative solutions that empower non-profits to make a more significant impact in the communities they serve. Today, we're shining a spotlight on a crucial area of our work: enhancing the lives of people with disabilities through advanced telecommunication platforms. 📱 Our Platform's Impact: Accessibility Redefined: Our platforms are designed with inclusivity at their core, ensuring that people with disabilities can easily access services and support. From voice-activated commands to screen reader compatibility, we're breaking down barriers every day. Tailored Communication Solutions: Whether it's facilitating remote health consultations, providing education through accessible formats, or ensuring emergency response services are just a call away, our technology is tailored to meet the diverse needs of those living with disabilities. 🚀 Sample Use Cases: Remote Learning Platforms: For those with mobility challenges or sensory impairments, our platforms offer accessible educational content, enabling learning from the comfort of their home. Healthcare Accessibility: We've enabled telehealth services that provide people with disabilities access to medical consultations, therapy sessions, and support groups without the need for physical travel. Community Engagement: Our platforms facilitate interactive forums and workshops, allowing individuals with disabilities to engage with peers, share experiences, and find community. 💡 Beyond Communication: Cash Delivery System: Our innovative solution allows for the direct delivery of cash assistance to individuals in need, ensuring that support is timely, secure, and accessible. Seamless Donations: We've made it easier than ever for donors to contribute to your cause. With our platform, receiving donations is streamlined, supporting your mission to aid those with disabilities. At Humanity Link, we believe in the power of technology to transform lives. Our platforms are more than just tools; they're bridges connecting people with disabilities to a world of opportunities. Let's work together to create an inclusive, accessible future for everyone. 📞 Contact us to learn how our solutions can support your non-profit's mission. #HumanityLink #Telecommunication #NonProfit #Accessibility #Inclusion #Innovation #SocialImpact Humanity Link

This is HUGE! 👏 Co-op's decision to publish its socioeconomic pay gap for the first time is a brave decision, but the right one. The workplace is as important as the classroom for social mobility. And measuring an issue is the first step to fixing it. The report - featuring a foreword from our CEO Sarah Atkinson - makes the barriers facing those from lower socioeconomic backgrounds visible. We're calling on the government to make this the norm. Making all large employers collect and report socioeconomic data for their workforces would help give people of all backgrounds the opportunities they need to fulfil their potential.

Today Co-op has become the first UK retailer to publish a socioeconomic pay gap report. Our work with Making The Leap, which we released last year, showed us that socioeconomic backgrounds have an undeniable bearing on progression and performance, despite it being often overlooked by employers. This report is the next step in better understanding this impact and informing our strategy for social mobility, inclusion and equity for all of our colleagues. We hold ourselves accountable for the disparity this report shows and we have outlined our plans for change. https://lnkd.in/edJk7Eis