In a collaborative effort aimed at promoting diversity and inclusion within the
community, Centro pa Desaroyo Aruba (CEDE) – BARiO UNICO in collaboration with the Pan
American Development Foundation (PADF) has launched a series of training sessions focused on
diversity and inclusion. This initiative, made possible through the collaboration between CEDE and
PADF, aims to empower non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and foundations with essential
knowledge and skills in the field of diversity and inclusion.
The series of training sessions started on Thursday, April 25th, with a focus on 'Cultural Sensitivity'. A
total of 27 participants from 15 different organizations attended the first training session, with the
desire to improve their understanding and skills in promoting a more inclusive organization and
community.
We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to Yolanda Richardson and Deborah Alexander for
facilitating the first training session on diversity and inclusion. The training session began with a
reflection on individual acceptance of diversity, followed by discussions on organizational inclusivity
and how to adapt existing policies and management to include all clients or employees.
Additionally, we would like to thank the University of Aruba for demonstrating their commitment to
advancing education and inclusivity in Aruba.
Throughout the project, participants will take part in four different training sessions covering a
variety of topics such as protection and protection mechanisms, education: opportunities for
education for migrants and the challenges in this field, and finally, the training sessions will conclude
with monitoring and evaluation in project management.
BARiO UNICO serves as the organizing team for this series of training sessions, facilitating
connections between organizations on the island and expert facilitators, promoting an environment
of development and collaboration.
