Anti-Racism Charter Toolkit

1. We commit to addressing racism. It is everyone’s problem, not the burden of a single group of people alone, and ending it is beneficial to all

2. We will use our positions to challenge racism where we see it, think critically about the racist structures we unknowingly uphold, and dismantle them

3. We will work in a manner which recognises and prioritises in-country expertise and knowledge to lead our work and support this with an equitable pay structure

4. We will commit to taking ownership of developing our own deeper understanding of the issues of racism and how they impact our thinking

5. We are an organisation that welcomes critical feedback, with a view to learning and improving our work. We will act without defensiveness or negative repercussions for those highlighting racist or colonial practices and create accountability mechanisms within our work

6. We will review all of our policies regularly, with an anti-racist and intersectional lens and seek expert help when needed

7. We commit to actively improving the diversity of our boards, teams and volunteers to achieve more informed and equitable decision-making

8. We will adopt appropriate and thoughtful language, storytelling and images. We recognise that they have meaning, can cause harm and can reinforce racism

9. We will ensure all work takes a social justice approach, to promote the self-sufficiency of all partners including equity in opportunities

10. We will always promote sustainability (Social, Human, Economic and Environmental) in our work, and partnerships

11. We will consider the wider global injustices in our work and consider the negative impact of our actions on the climate and environment and mitigate them, acknowledging that the people with the lowest carbon footprint are the ones that feel the greatest impact

12. We will commit to involving our partners, board, volunteers and broader audience in our work on this charter.