Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) Voices Policy
The ICFP DEIB Committee promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging by uplifting and learning from your stories and experiences. We invite the open sharing of experiences through various channels.
Share YOUR PERSPECTIVE
We welcome diverse stories related to DEIB in our community. We are interested in hearing stories about your experiences with diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging at ICFP.
This could include stories or feedback related to any or all of the following:
A Personal Story or Experience you would like to share with our Community that can inspire/motivate/educate others and featured in ICFP Connect
Insights and Ideas for Making ICFP a More Inclusive and Equitable Community
Anonymously Share a Challenge experienced within the Community
Challenges Faced as a Coach around DEIB that you would like to discuss in a group
We encourage everyone to share their feedback, regardless of their age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or any other factor. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive space for everyone to share their experiences.
How to Share YOUR PERSPECTIVE
We invite you to share your personal stories, challenges, ideas, and suggestions related to DEIB via deibvoices@icfphilippines.org. If preferred, you may also submit a poem, drawing, or other creative expression.
Your voices directly inform our education, advocacy, and action planning.
If there are situations or challenges that you personally experienced that you would like to share anonymously, you may use our anonymous feedback form.
If you have a disability that prevents you from using the feedback form, please contact us directly via deib@icfphilippines.org and we will be happy to make accommodations.
Commitment to Anonymity
Stories can be shared completely anonymously. No attempts will be made to investigate or identify the individuals involved. Rest assured, we will securely store anonymous submissions for 12 months before deletion, respecting your privacy and confidentiality.
Support Available
We are here to listen, provide resources, and discuss how we can advocate for positive change together. Please indicate this in your submission if you need help connecting to resources. We are happy to follow up with information and resources while keeping your story confidential.
Feedback Commitment
We check the anonymous feedback form every 4 weeks (Every Friday of the fourth week of the month) to check for submissions.
If you have something urgent/pressing that you would like to raise or discuss, you can email us directly via deib@icfphilippines.org and we will respond within the week.
DEIB Voices Pillars
Stories Inform Action
Shared experiences will be aggregated and anonymized to shape our education, programming, and policy recommendations (as required) in service of inclusion.
Focused on Progress
This is a space for constructive dialogue, not fault-finding. The goal is to identify how we can do better collectively.
Voluntary Participation
Sharing is wholly optional. Please only share what you feel comfortable entrusting us with.
Ongoing Advocacy
Your voice helps lay the foundation for the just, equitable, and inclusive community we strive to build together.
We believe that everyone has a voice and that their experiences matter. We view inclusion as a collective responsibility.
Non-Judgmental Listening
Stories are heard openly, without questioning the teller’s truth. Your vulnerability drives change.
By bravely sharing your stories, you help us grow in humility, wisdom, and compassion.
By sharing your feedback, you are helping us to build a more inclusive and equitable community.
We will safeguard the dignity and humanity of each voice, using insights to advocate for positive change.
When we open ourselves to genuinely hearing others’ truths, we gain a deeper understanding of how to make ethical choices that honor our shared values of respect, collaboration, and community.
Thank you for courageously entrusting us with your perspectives. Your voice makes us better.