“Never be afraid to raise your voice for honesty and truth and compassion against injustice. If people all over the world...would do this, it would change the earth.” - William Faulkner
The Kaleidoscope network advances systems change to support racial equity and dismantling of systems rooted in the system of white supremacy in children’s places & spaces, philanthropy, and community engagement.
Kaleidoscope Advocacy Objectives
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Advocacy Council
Inform decisions by providing insights from members’ experiences and knowledge.
Provide feedback and suggestions on current and future work.
Identify opportunities for partnerships with communities.
Provide suggestions for and be willing to advance advocacy opportunities within Wake County systems.
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Network Development
Participate on local relevant collaborative efforts and committees with a focus on racial equity and social emotional health of children.
Creating awareness to the importance of having Social emotional healthy environments for children and the effect of racism on a child’s environment.
Assess prospective agency partners' understanding of equity and systems change.
Assess prospective agency partners' understanding of equity and systems change
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Expanding the Work
Build project leadership team of agency staff, Kaleidoscope staff, and consultants who understand the importance of our work and seek to expand it to their areas of influence.
