Frequently asked questions when working on diversity & inclusion:
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How diverse and inclusive is our organization and work environment?
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What does diversity, inclusion and beyond encompass at its core?
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What are the benefits of a diverse, equal and inclusive (corporate) culture?
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How do we create support within the organization and work environment?
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Where to start with a culture change?
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And how to move forward?
Heritage & Belonging is the platform where organizations and professionals can goto develop their own expertise around diversity, equality and inclusion. Together with our Changemakers we work from an intersectional approach.
Services
Discover Curaçao's heritage! Join our local storytellers on a life-changing journey and learn more about the colonial past by the untold stories.
Explore the status quo, understand the roots of social injustice, and learn from our Changemakers and Amplifiers how to work on a positive cultural change for all.
Enrich your event, webinar, seminar, or summit with the expertise of our changemakers and gain deeper insights on a range of topics related to diversity, equality and inclusion.
Our Changemakers
Heritage & Belonging works with people who dedicate their lives to topics within the framework of Diversity, Equality and Inclusion. Through their contributions real change has been brought about!
Everard Findlay
Everard Findlay is a thought-leader with specializations in global systems strategies and creating social innovation that benefit stakeholders, citizens, the environment and society as a whole.
Gloria Wekker
Professor Dr Gloria Wekker is Emeritus Professor of Gender and Ethnicity. Wekker is a social and cultural anthropologist with specializations in Gender Studies, Sexuality, African-American and Caribbean Studies.
Silvana Simons
Silvana Simons is the first black female party leader in Europe. Her political party BIJ1 stands for Radical Equality and Economic Justice. She is a member of the Dutch House of Representatives.
Jens van Tricht
Jens van Tricht specializes in the changing social roles and perceptions of men and masculinity. Van Tricht connects women's rights and men's involvement on a local, national and global level, and on a personal, political and professional level.
In addition to the Changemakers, we have included Amplifiers in our network. These are experts, also by experience, who, because of their special history or their special current contribution to diversity in their environment, are driving and strengthening developments towards an inclusive world.
Lucas Lina
Lucas Lina is an entrepreneur, coach and role model within the Diaspora. As the son of a Limburg father and Curaçao mother, born in Curaçao and later moved to the Netherlands, he is an expert in the field of biculturalism.
Madhu Mathoera
Madhu Mathoera is the author of the book ''The Inclusive Organization'' and an expert in the field of diversity, equality and Inclusion. Mathoera's mission is to make the already diverse Netherlands more inclusive.
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Vivian Acquah
Vivian Acquah is an advocate and expert on Workplace Wellness and diversity and inclusion. Acquah advises managers on creating a safe work environment, sustainable employee engagement, and provides the tools for inclusive change.
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About us
’Learning from the past to shape a future beyond inclusion
Various social movements have shown that it is time for true change. We, the founders of Heritage & Belonging, have joined forces to turn the tide and boost social justice. Together with our changemakers we work from an intersectional approach to enrich you with new perspectives, knowledge and the tools to be the change you wish to see in the world.
Do you want to create more awareness and impact about diversity, equity and inclusion? Stimulate growth with in-depth knowledge and insights? Gain the transformative tools and skills to move culture change beyond inclusion?
Feel free to contact us for a no-obligation acquaintance. We believe that the best ideas arise from new connections between people. Not sure what we can do for you? Good news: there is enough djiendja biri and orgeade in the world to find out together!