Alliance for South Asian AIDS Prevention

Published purpose

This 29-month project will strengthen the capacity and networks of Alliance for South Asian AIDS Prevention to advance LGBTQ2 equality. This will be achieved by advancing LGBTQ2 equality with an intersectional approach, increasing access to evidence, data, information, and knowledge sources through environmental scans to access community needs, and by strengthening collaboration among organizations (establishing formalized networks, resource sharing). The supplemental funds will cover the costs of the organization training its staff, board, volunteers and community partners on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) to better support clients. In Phase II of the project, the organization will 1) conduct a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) needs assessment for the staff, board, volunteers and community partners of the organization; 2) develop DEI Toolkits and Resources; 3) implement DEI training for staff, board, volunteers and community partners; 4) create a service referral pathway, based on DEI principles, to better communicate and provide holistic service delivery for those with multiple, concurrent needs; 5) review the organization’s existing services and suggest changes, based on DEI metrics; and 6) evaluate the program, ensuring that the services and programs offered meet the organization’s values and principles, as well as DEI standards. At the end of the project, the organization will have increased knowledge and capacity to advance equality with respect to sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression; and established and/or strengthened partnerships and collaborations to support the LGBTQ2 movement.