B.U.I.L.D.S. Project
B.U.I.L.D.S. Project
Supporting BIPOC organizations to grow in the South Fraser region
Through DIVERSEcity’s B.U.I.L.D.S. (BIPOC Unified Inclusive Leading Organization Development for South Fraser) Project in 2024, we supported grassroots BIPOC organizations to help grow their services and impact in the community by accessing Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) federal funding.
It’s about levelling the playing field for you to expand your reach in the settlement sector and focus on institutional growth and greater service delivery. It was a unique opportunity to strengthen your capacity to access federal funding and discover new ways to engage with federal and provincial stakeholders within the settlement sector.
How grassroots BIPOC organizations benefited:
- Access capacity-building opportunities to improve your organizational readiness and capacity, within an IRCC-funded environment.
- Receive mentorship task list for new and emerging organizations as they consider the wide range of information required to prepare a funding application.
- Receive one-on-one mentorship, employing a JEDI-based strategy to guarantee representation and equity.
- B.U.I.L.D.S. has developed self-paced learning activities for partners looking to strengthen organizational and service capacity.
- Partners can engage in asynchronous capacity-building activities to support their understanding of IRCC-funding models.
- Partners can participate in networking events that promote collaboration in the settlement sector.
Want to learn more about B.U.I.L.D.S.?
To learn more, contact Sumaiyyah Adam, Project Manager, at 604-307-6486 or email sadam@dcrs.ca.
Webinar Series
Through the B.U.I.L.D.S. Project, we partnered with four stakeholder partners to conduct a four-part webinar series on the following topics:
- Indigenous Knowledge
- Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
- Research/Data Collection
- Financial Management
These videos serve as a self-paced learning tool, providing B.U.I.L.D.S. organizations with educational content in an easy-to-find and consumable format on topics related to strengthening their organizational and service capacity in the settlement sector. Following the presentations, resources for further reading and deepening will be included in a resource guide currently being developed.
Part One: Indigenous Knowledge
Presented by Kim Haxton, March 22, 2024
Part Two: Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI)
Presented by Muhi Bakini, April 19, 2024
Part Three: Research/Data Collection
Presented by Chelsea Klassen (CHASI), April 27, 2024
Part Four: Financial Management
Presented by Pamela Oliva, (Humanity Financial) June 28, 2024
Resource Guide
Combined with the webinars with the B.U.I.L.D.S. Resource Guide, is a pivotal resource for BIPOC organizations. B.U.I.L.D.S. organizations can access visually engaging and content-rich information. This dual approach offers two streams of knowledge, both of which can be explored at your own pace.
Connect and Learn Sessions
We are thrilled to announce two special “Connect and Learn” sessions as part of the B.U.I.L.D.S. Program. These sessions are designed to provide valuable insights from experienced leaders in the settlement sector.
In the first session, Ryan Drew, the Director of Integrated Services at S.U.C.C.E.S.S., brings over 25 years of experience in the settlement sector. Currently, she oversees a wide range of social service programs that support newcomers, seniors, youth, families, entrepreneurs, and vulnerable populations. She shares her extensive background and explores critical topics such as making a meaningful impact in the sector, expanding your organizational scope, and fostering collaboration among different players in the sector.
The second session features Ana Maria Bustamante from the Burnaby Local Immigration Partnership and Tina Balachandran from the Surrey Local Immigration Partnership. They delve into their roles as conveners, bringing together diverse stakeholders to discuss newcomer integration and the essential support services needed when moving to British Columbia. The session concludes with insights on how you can get involved with your local partnership and the significant impact LIP tables have on the community and stakeholder relationships.
We encourage you to watch these insightful sessions at your convenience. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn from leaders in the field!