Defyne Development

WHO WE ARE Passionate individuals working together for diversity, equity, and inclusion to become more than buzzwords. We want to stop shying away from having difficult conversations, lean into a little discomfort and open ourselves up to the possibility that we have more to learn. Differences in opinion will no longer be deemed acts of defiance but seen for the valuable and innovative tools they are. Mission: To facilitate meaningful community connections sparking collective action to disrupt the comfort of indifference, dismantle oppressive institutional structures, and defy the confining boxes of social expectations. Our Pillars: 1. Redefine narratives in development to focus on people’s strengths. Deliver equitable platforms 3. Place more value on lived-experience 4. Be accountable by measuring impact and outcomes 5. Bring passion, compassion, and commitment to everything we do 6. Be loud and honest about where change needs to happen