Women who are Black, Indigenous, or people of color make up 20% of the U.S. population. However, this background only represents 4% of organizational leaders in the international development and humanitarian assistance sector. This is according to Social Impact’s 2021 Benchmarking Race, Inclusion, and Diversity in Global Engagement survey, which looked at diversity in U.S.-based headquarters of international development and humanitarian assistance organizations.
To learn more about how our sector can develop more racial and ethnic equity, Devex’s Business Editor David Ainsworth sat down with Indira Ahluwalia, the president and CEO of CREED, the Coalition for Racial & Ethnic Equity in Development. CREED is a membership group of aid organizations that launched last April and includes both for-profit and nonprofit bodies that have made a commitment to racial equity within their own work.
During an interview held at Devex World 2022 Ahluwalia spoke of CREED's mission and its pledge to increase diversity and inclusion in the sector.
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Katrina Lane
Katrina Lane is a bilingual freelance journalist and digital content editor who is passionate about finding solutions to help navigate the complexities of the modern world. Her writing focuses on international development and sustainability, with a particular interest in environmental psychology and its impact on our relationship with the planet. With a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Warwick University, Katrina offers a unique perspective on global issues and the role of human behavior in creating sustainable solutions. She has also worked as a graphic designer, including as a report illustrator for the United Nations.
