Why Equity, Inclusion, and Justice? We believe that we can accomplish far more together than alone. We strive for inclusion, transparency, and fairness in all that we do. We support and appreciate the work of our allies throughout the borderlands. Equity means striving to identify and eliminate barriers that prevent the full participation of all individuals and groups. Improving equity involves increasing justice within the procedures and processes of institutions or systems, as well as in their distribution of resources. The principle of equity acknowledges that there are underserved and underrepresented populations, and that fairness is required in the pursuit of equal opportunities for all groups. Inclusion is the act of creating environments in which any individual or group is respected, supported, valued, and encouraged to fully participate and be their authentic selves. An inclusive and welcoming climate embraces differences and offers respect in the words /actions/ thoughts of all people. Justice is the concept of fair and transparent relations between individuals and society, where every individual is treated with equal levels of respect, fairness, and kindness. Justice is measured by explicit and tacit terms for the distribution of power, wealth, education, healthcare, and social privileges. |
Physical Address:
320-B School Street Patagonia, AZ 85624 Mailing Address: PO Box 121 Patagonia, AZ 85624 |
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