An organization is inclusive when everyone has a sense of belonging; feels respected, valued and seen for who they are as individuals; and feels a level of supportive energy and commitment from leaders, colleagues and others so that all people–individually and collectively–can do their best work.

“The principle of non-discrimination seeks “to guarantee that human rights are exercised without discrimination of any kind based on race, colour, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status such as disability, age, marital and family status, sexual orientation and gender identity, health status, place of residence, economic and social situation."

Fayette County Cultural Trust’s

Statement on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

The Fayette County Cultural Trust is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusive excellence that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusive excellence as a core strength and an essential element of our mission.

At the Fayette County Cultural Trust:

-We will foster and maintain a safe environment of respect and inclusion for the board, staff, and members of the communities we serve.

-We will educate our staff, and communities to be social justice advocates, creatively providing curricula, programs, and environments that reflect the diversity of our communities, and elevate cultural awareness.

-We will ensure fair and inclusive access to our facilities, programs, resources, and services, and ensure that all of our policies and practices are inclusive and equitable.

-We will advance and build our workforce by assessing hiring practices and performance review procedures to attract, retain, and develop talented board and staff from diverse backgrounds.