Anti-racism
The pursuit of racial justice: what we want to see change
Most groups vital to bringing about systemic change are underfunded, and intersectional anti-racist work in organisations – if it is happening at all – is often siloed. Addressing these challenges is pivotal in advancing our journey towards dismantling racism within our sector.
How do we step up to address the imbalance of power in our organisations?
A reflection on the progress made in the sector in anti-racism, equity, diversity and inclusion over recent times, and what still needs to be done, from our CEO Stephanie Draper.
Three years on from the murder of George Floyd: where are we now?
Anti-racist work is being side-lined or wilfully ignored in many organisations. This urgently needs to change, says Bond’s People of Colour in Development Working Group.
Three years on from George Floyd’s murder. What have we learned?
Three years since the murder of George Floyd, what has the international development sector learned about the issue of racism and neo-colonial attitudes in our own organisations and work?
What happens when you put 10 trustees in a zoom room to learn about EDI and anti-racism? Trustee alchemy that generated magic
In December 2021, 10 trustees of UK-based INGOs participated in Bond’s pilot programme on equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) and anti-racism for board members. Here are a few things that happened during and after.
Lost in translation? The role of local language in anti-racist practice
A new translation glossary project can help UK-based INGOs meaningfully engage with local languages, despite limited resources.
Racism in the humanitarian sector endangers aid workers’ lives
The physical security implications that “race” and racism can have on aid workers have rarely been discussed.The Global Interagency Security Forum (GISF) interviewed 20 aid workers and found that racism could be endangering their lives.
How racism manifests itself in NGO culture and structures – part two: The pitfall of EDI
An active intersectional practice against racism and white supremacy in all their manifestations and across all areas of work is required, including across EDI practices. Part two of our blogs looking at culture and structures inside of NGOs.