The Diversity Paradigm: Shifting the Focus to Equity in Disasters

INSTITUTE FOR DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION IN EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 1

ABOUT I-DIEM  501(c)(3) Global Non-Profit

 Founded in 2019 by Chauncia

Willis & Curtis Brown  Focus on Equity and Humanity

Through Diversity and Inclusion in Emergency Management  Support empowerment of

marginalized communities

PURPOSE, MISSION, & VISION

Purpose I-DIEM is a global non-profit established to facilitate change by integrating equity into all aspects of emergency management. Our focus is on humanity and our vision supports the empowerment of marginalized communities within all phases of the disaster management cycle.

Mission Our mission is to support development and implementation of innovative community-based mitigation and adaptation projects to enhance resilience in diverse, vulnerable, and underserved communities.

Vision The vision of I-DIEM is to enhance global resilience and improve emergency management outcomes by leveraging diversity, equity, and inclusion.

I-DIEM GOALS

SIGNIFICANT GROWTH AND IMPACT

Advocacy • 8 Congressional Testimonies • Leader in Disaster Equity • Equitable Considerations for FEMA Polices and Programs • BRIC Recommendations • National Disaster Safety Board • Ensuring Equity in Disaster Resilience, Response, and Recovery Act • FEMA Equity Act • Virtual Equity Roundtable Series (Community Conversations)

Programs • • • • •

BUILD Program Equity Response Teams HERricane Program Julius Becton Jr. Scholarship Program I-DIEM Jobs Board

RESOURCES • Guide to Expanding Mitigation, FEMA • Building Alliances for Equitable Resilience, FEMA • Emergency Preparedness Amidst COVID-19: A Guide for Local Governments • Conversation with Communities: Considerations for Equitable Flooding and Disaster Recovery Policy, American Flood Coalition • Dual Disaster Handbook: 6 Recommendations for Local Leaders Responding to Floods During COVID-19 • Establishing and Maintaining Inclusive Emergency Management for Immigrant and Refugee Communities • COVID-19 & The African American Community: A Technical Report • 5 Ways to “Operationalize Equity” in Government During the Coronavirus Pandemic

OUR SERVICES

CONSULTING

DEI SEMINARS

CURRICULUM & COURSE DELIVERY

TRAINING PROGRAMS

ORGANIZATIONAL & PARTNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

DATA ANALYTICS & RESEARCH

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THANK YOU!

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