Diversity Equity and Inclusion at ReDI School

ReDI Organisational Statement for DEI

ReDI School of Digital Integration is committed to creating an inclusive environment and “Safer Space” for everyone, including students, volunteers, staff and the wider community. This includes the shared responsibility of upholding the following principles:

Diversity, Visible and Invisible Characteristics

ReDI School values both the similarities and differences among individuals, encompassing various dimensions such as (but not limited to) gender identity, age, sexual orientation, physical and mental ability, nationality, cultural ethnicity, religion, lifestyle choices, and background. ReDI School acknowledges the importance of recognizing both visible and invisible (e.g., religious beliefs, sexual orientation) characteristics that shape a person's opinions, perspectives, attitudes, and actions.

Intersectionality

ReDI School believes that these characteristics are interconnected and can overlap, creating unique experiences for individuals. The school recognizes and addresses intersecting forms of discrimination.

Equal Opportunity

ReDI School provides equal opportunities for all throughout the employee, student or volunteer experience cycle, irrespective of factors such as gender, age, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or cultural background.

Equity

ReDI School is committed to acknowledging and addressing historical or contemporary injustices and disadvantages, ensuring that processes and programs are fair, impartial, and provide equal outcomes for every individual.

Inclusion

ReDI School is building a culture of belonging by actively inviting the contribution and participation of all people, creating an environment where everyone can succeed.

In summary, the ReDI School of Digital Integration is dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment, recognizing and respecting the unique aspects of each individual while actively working against discrimination and disadvantage.

ReDI commits to:

  • Min. 50% of people in each class have forced migration background

  • Min. 50% of our learners identify as FINTA*

  • Having a DEI working group, where staff can spend two hours paid working hours per month

  • Organising 4 hrs of DEI training for staff annually

  • Doing an annual, anonymous DEI survey for staff

We know DEI is a continuous commitment, so far we have:

  • Defined and collected DEI relevant data from the community, to set future targets and actions

  • Organised in average two yearly trainings for staff and leadership on DEI topics

  • Developed guidelines for inclusive internal and external communication

ReDI current DEI numbers

Germany

  • 108 nationalities are represented in ReDI Learners

  • 65% of adult program participants identify as FINTA*

  • 100% of program participants belong to underrepresented groups

  • 57% of program participants have forced migration background (excl. Kids program)

Denmark

  • 19 nationalities are represented in ReDI Learners

  • 100% of adult program participants identify as women

  • 100% of program participants belong to underrepresented groups

  • 25% of program participants have forced migration background

Sweden

  • 38 nationalities are represented in ReDI Learners

  • 83% of adult program participants identify as women

  • 100% of program participants belong to underrepresented groups

  • 44% of program participants have forced migration background

Volunteers

Germany

  • They come from 87 countries

  • 41% of them identify as FINTA*

Denmark

  • They come from 29 countries

  • 58,5% of them identify as FINTA*

Sweden

  • They come from 36 countries

  • 56 % of them identify as FINTA*

Staff

Germany

  • They come from 30 countries

  • 79% of them indentify as FINTA*

Denmark

  • They come from 5 countries

  • 75% of them indentify as FINTA*

Sweden

  • They come from 6 countries

  • 80% of them indentify as FINTA*

Leadership

Global

11 people - Location heads, Head of Career, Head of finance, COO, CEO)

  • They come from 8 countries

  • 63% of them identify as FINTA*

  • 27% of them belong to underrepresented groups

  • 27% of them identify as BIPOC

Boards

Germany: (10 people)

  • They come from 4 countries

  • 40% of them are people with migration background

  • 10% of the board members are people with forced migration background

  • 71,5% of the board shares are held by people with migration background

  • 5% of board shares are help by people with forced migration background

  • 70% of the board members identify as FINTA*

Denmark: (7 people)

  • They come from 4 countries

  • 14% of them are people with migration background

  • 14% of the board voting rights are held by people with migration background

  • 71% of the board identify as FINTA*

Sweden: (3 People)

  • They come from 3 countries

  • 66% of them are people with migration background

  • 66% of board members are people with migration background

  • 66% of board votes are held by people with migration background

  • 33% of board votes are held by people with forced migration background

  • 66% of board identify as FINTA*