Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

EGPAF was founded over thirty years ago to end the inequities that existed for children living with HIV. Today we are a global, multinational and multicultural organization, with 95% of our staff working in Africa. We value diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in all of our work, with a focus on health equity to address the systemic barriers that fuel pandemics, including HIV in marginalized communities.

As a global organization, we commit to listening, learning and taking action to empower our staff and the communities we serve in all the places where we work. We will use our voice to uphold the values we embrace as a global community – equality, justice and rights for all people regardless of color, creed, sexual orientation, gender, disability or national or ethnic origin.

Differences in lived experiences are a source of organizational strength. Embracing diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEI&B) at EGPAF means valuing, respecting and learning from each person’s unique qualities and abilities in order to fulfill and strengthen our vision and mission.

Our DEI&B Strategies

The components of our DEI&B work are reflected in the following strategies.

Recruitment and Hiring Plan – EGPAF seeks to recruit qualified applicants with in-demand skills, using practices that attract the most diverse pools of candidates and minimize bias in the selection and hiring process.
Talent Management – EGPAF will leverage our talent management system to develop and retain top talent from diverse backgrounds, nationalities, races, and cultures, building and maintaining an organizational culture that gives everyone a voice.
DEI&B Leadership – EGPAF will hire a DEI&B Director to lead the execution of EGPAF’s diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging strategy, accelerating and standardizing our efforts to make meaningful organizational change.
Decentralize Decision Making – As a multi-faceted organization with staff across the globe, we seek to optimize the deep knowledge and experience of EGPAF staff, clarify decision making structures, and expand global authorities, guidelines and processes to empower country offices.
DEI&B Training Plan – EGPAF will develop a comprehensive training plan to prepare and support staff in their respective roles to engage with and contribute to our DEI&B strategies.
DEI&B Communications – EGPAF commits to consistent, transparent, and accessible communication with staff and external stakeholders about our DEI&B priorities as part of our organization’s mission.
DEI&B Resourcing Plan – For these priorities to succeed and be sustained, it is essential to invest in them monetarily. We have established a resourcing plan to allocate funds for activities and programs at both the global and country level.

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EGPAF’s DEI&B Journey

Prioritizing diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging across the organization is an ongoing journey for EGPAF. Read more about our recent work in this area, including steps taken to date and areas of action that EGPAF will prioritize.

Read the timeline here.

Road Map of
EGPAF’s DEI&B Strategies

EGPAF has taken steps to prioritize DEI&B across the organization. Our focus on DEI&B will be an ongoing effort to infuse DEI&B throughout our culture and operations.

Read the roadmap here.