?? Launching a New Initiative in the Environmental/Conservation Field! ??
We’re thrilled to introduce Root to Flourish Collective (R2FC), a pioneering initiative dedicated to ensuring that people of color and women thrive in the environmental and conservation field. We prioritize the cultivation of deep relationships and the promotion of interconnectedness between people and nature to ensure historically marginalized voices are central to shaping the future of environmental stewardship.
?? Our Mission: We aim to transform the network of diversity pathways programs and enhance the entrance and longevity of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color in this vital sector.?
?? Our Values: Through a joyful and thoughtful process, we've crafted interconnected values that promote a regenerative model for individuals and organizations alike. We prioritize:
?Human-Centered: Attend to human needs and ensure success by providing resources and evaluating emotional, relational, and practical impact.
?Building Power and Agency: Construct a new way where everyone brings their full selves, has the power to build new paths, and contributes to a just and equitable system.
?Relationship Dynamics & Measuring Those: Value and measure relationships equally with tactical outcomes.?
?Community: Foster true belonging with support, multi-generational relationships, and a professional home, even in virtual settings.
?Cogeneration/Co-creation: Engage diverse voices equally in co-creating and valuing ideas within a regenerative system.
?Lifting Up vs. Sacrificing: Celebrate and support communities often marginalized, ensuring they have resources and agency to act independently.
?Boundary Spanning: Break down silos to address systemic issues like climate change and racial injustice, promoting learning and transformation across issues.
?Ambition: Pursue sustainable, evolving innovation focused on equity and addressing injustice.?
Join us on this journey toward a more equitable and inclusive environmental future. Together, we can create a future where all voices are valued and flourish!
????Visit our website to learn more: Roottoflourish.org
