YAWE helps young and vulnerable people survive in the face of racist violence and oppression and we are committed to racial and social justice. These values are core to the YAWE mission of helping people whose lives and livelihoods are upended by disaster and social alienations to survive, recover and gain control of their future.

Inequalities of power exist in society and organizations but We can do better—in some aspects, much better—in ensuring through our systems and processes for hiring and promotion that our organization at all levels reflects the diversity of the places we work and the people we serve. We are committed to anti-racism and fighting discrimination, understanding the systemic underpinnings, and recognizing that different parts of society experience these issues in different ways. Tackling discrimination within the development sector is not optional.

We have prioritized investing in our work in diversity, equality and inclusion (DEI); set goals to increase leadership diversity; and committed to exercising our Gender, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (GEDI) Policy. This work reiterates and expands on the commitments to diversity, equality and inclusion outlined in our policy.