Inequity - Abid Jan Ottawa https://abidullahjan.com Sharing learning to leverage success Fri, 03 Feb 2023 18:38:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 https://abidullahjan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/android-chrome-512x512-1-100x100.png Inequity - Abid Jan Ottawa https://abidullahjan.com 32 32 Only tangible actions can put life in words like diversity, equity, inclusion and social justice https://abidullahjan.com/only-tangible-actions-can-put-life-in-words-like-diversity-equity-inclusion-and-social-justice/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=only-tangible-actions-can-put-life-in-words-like-diversity-equity-inclusion-and-social-justice https://abidullahjan.com/only-tangible-actions-can-put-life-in-words-like-diversity-equity-inclusion-and-social-justice/#respond Thu, 15 Dec 2022 22:57:25 +0000 https://abidullahjan.com/?p=2294 From 1930s to 1950s, a group of Canadians took racism to court. It was the beginning of the struggle for Black civil rights. The 6 people who refused to accept inequality include Viola…

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]]> https://abidullahjan.com/only-tangible-actions-can-put-life-in-words-like-diversity-equity-inclusion-and-social-justice/feed/ 0 How Ottawa’s faith-based organizations can contribute to community development https://abidullahjan.com/how-ottawas-faith-based-organizations-can-contribute-to-community-development/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-ottawas-faith-based-organizations-can-contribute-to-community-development https://abidullahjan.com/how-ottawas-faith-based-organizations-can-contribute-to-community-development/#respond Wed, 14 Dec 2022 21:42:49 +0000 https://abidullahjan.com/?p=2598 Abid Jan A bank account for any organization is a must-have, and non-profits are no exception. However, recently some major banks in Canada have told an increasing number of Muslim charities to…

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]]> https://abidullahjan.com/how-ottawas-faith-based-organizations-can-contribute-to-community-development/feed/ 0 Achieving Racial Equity is Not Impossible https://abidullahjan.com/achieving-racial-equity-is-not-impossible/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=achieving-racial-equity-is-not-impossible https://abidullahjan.com/achieving-racial-equity-is-not-impossible/#respond Tue, 15 Nov 2022 21:51:53 +0000 https://abidullahjan.com/?p=2252 In 1991, the Economist magazine reported the problem of race as one of “shattered dreams.” 1n 1992, Thurgood Marshall said: “wish I could say that racism and prejudice were only distant memories,…

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]]> https://abidullahjan.com/achieving-racial-equity-is-not-impossible/feed/ 0 A great role model approach to dismantling structures and barriers https://abidullahjan.com/a-great-role-model-approach-to-dismantling-structures-and-barriers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-great-role-model-approach-to-dismantling-structures-and-barriers https://abidullahjan.com/a-great-role-model-approach-to-dismantling-structures-and-barriers/#respond Thu, 03 Nov 2022 20:12:20 +0000 https://abidullahjan.com/?p=2198 Racism actively contributed to the development of our systems of ownership, employment, health care, education, and nearly every other aspect of our lives. History has taught us that eliminating discriminatory laws alone…

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]]> https://abidullahjan.com/a-great-role-model-approach-to-dismantling-structures-and-barriers/feed/ 0 Rethinking Philanthropy: Emerging paradigms of social justice https://abidullahjan.com/rethinking-philanthropy-emerging-paradigms-of-social-justice/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rethinking-philanthropy-emerging-paradigms-of-social-justice https://abidullahjan.com/rethinking-philanthropy-emerging-paradigms-of-social-justice/#respond Sat, 29 Oct 2022 19:39:41 +0000 https://abidullahjan.com/?p=2173 The pandemic has highlighted the importance of collective action and exposed how existing systems nourish politics of exclusion in which people are treated as disposable. In this broader ecosystem of societal transformation,…

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]]> https://abidullahjan.com/rethinking-philanthropy-emerging-paradigms-of-social-justice/feed/ 0 Some lessons from social justice grant-making https://abidullahjan.com/some-lessons-from-social-justice-grant-making/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=some-lessons-from-social-justice-grant-making https://abidullahjan.com/some-lessons-from-social-justice-grant-making/#respond Wed, 12 Oct 2022 18:26:32 +0000 https://abidullahjan.com/?p=2121 Increasingly, funders who consider themselves “progressive” are leaning into social justice frameworks in their grantmaking. But what does that mean, and how can foundations adopt social justice philanthropy practices more intentionally? Social…

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]]> https://abidullahjan.com/some-lessons-from-social-justice-grant-making/feed/ 0 Centering Equity in Collective Impact https://abidullahjan.com/centering-equity-in-collective-impact/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=centering-equity-in-collective-impact https://abidullahjan.com/centering-equity-in-collective-impact/#respond Sun, 02 Oct 2022 17:54:57 +0000 https://abidullahjan.com/?p=2099 A fascinating read: Building equity is now a prerequisite for Collective Impact work. It might sound like a new development. Regardless of our simple approaches to community impact in the past and our…

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]]> https://abidullahjan.com/centering-equity-in-collective-impact/feed/ 0 International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition https://abidullahjan.com/international-day-for-the-remembrance-of-the-slave-trade-and-its-abolition/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=international-day-for-the-remembrance-of-the-slave-trade-and-its-abolition https://abidullahjan.com/international-day-for-the-remembrance-of-the-slave-trade-and-its-abolition/#respond Tue, 23 Aug 2022 16:41:47 +0000 https://abidullahjan.com/?p=2080 Today, August 23, 2022 is the International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition. This day is observed in memory of all victims of the slave trade and…

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]]> https://abidullahjan.com/international-day-for-the-remembrance-of-the-slave-trade-and-its-abolition/feed/ 0 How Ottawa’s faith-based groups can strengthen social services https://abidullahjan.com/how-ottawas-faith-based-groups-can-strengthen-social-services/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-ottawas-faith-based-groups-can-strengthen-social-services https://abidullahjan.com/how-ottawas-faith-based-groups-can-strengthen-social-services/#respond Wed, 15 Jun 2022 15:12:02 +0000 https://abidullahjan.com/?p=2006 The Hollyer House in Bells Corners is a compelling example of how this can work. It’s a community hub set to feature mixed-use affordable housing, community programming, a food cupboard and a women’s shelter.…

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]]> https://abidullahjan.com/how-ottawas-faith-based-groups-can-strengthen-social-services/feed/ 0 The right way to judge someone https://abidullahjan.com/the-right-way-to-judge-someone/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-right-way-to-judge-someone https://abidullahjan.com/the-right-way-to-judge-someone/#respond Tue, 14 Jun 2022 13:59:51 +0000 https://abidullahjan.com/?p=1973 https://abidullahjan.com/the-right-way-to-judge-someone/feed/ 0 Addressing the root cause of inequity and radicalisation https://abidullahjan.com/addressing-the-root-cause-of-inequity-and-radicalisation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=addressing-the-root-cause-of-inequity-and-radicalisation https://abidullahjan.com/addressing-the-root-cause-of-inequity-and-radicalisation/#respond Mon, 30 May 2022 14:13:11 +0000 https://abidullahjan.com/?p=1980 Jagmeet Singh says economic inequality makes Canadians more vulnerable to radicalisation. He is worried about the growing divisions in the country. To address the issue, we must also remember that we can’t…

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]]> https://abidullahjan.com/addressing-the-root-cause-of-inequity-and-radicalisation/feed/ 0 Overcoming racism to advance economic opportunity https://abidullahjan.com/overcoming-racism-to-advance-economic-opportunity/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=overcoming-racism-to-advance-economic-opportunity https://abidullahjan.com/overcoming-racism-to-advance-economic-opportunity/#respond Sun, 10 Apr 2022 20:52:36 +0000 https://abidullahjan.com/?p=2238 We have so much to learn from others’ good work without reinventing the wheel. Thanks to Covid, since the pandemic, there has been an encouraging focus on equitable economic recovery. However, this…

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