Organisational Capacity Strengthening
Intersectionality is an important concept that informs on how we look at
social change. While the concept has grown popularity in recent years,
we have yet to discuss what does the lens of intersectionality inform on
our work as organisers. In light of this, HER Fund organised a workshop
with Yumi Wong, funding member of A-lephants, a group focusing on
asexual issues. This workshop gathered organisers from different
backgrounds to exchange on the topic. During the workshop, participants
reflected on how different socioeconomic factors affected their daily
lives; learned about intersectionality as a theoretical concept; and
exchanged ideas on how to incorporate the perspective of
intersectionality into community work.
social change. While the concept has grown popularity in recent years,
we have yet to discuss what does the lens of intersectionality inform on
our work as organisers. In light of this, HER Fund organised a workshop
with Yumi Wong, funding member of A-lephants, a group focusing on
asexual issues. This workshop gathered organisers from different
backgrounds to exchange on the topic. During the workshop, participants
reflected on how different socioeconomic factors affected their daily
lives; learned about intersectionality as a theoretical concept; and
exchanged ideas on how to incorporate the perspective of
intersectionality into community work.
Most participants reported that the workshop was inspiring and
insightful. Most participants expressed willingness to consider
intersectionality in their future work. Most reflected on their
relationship to the community they serve. The exchange of ideas among
organisers working with and coming from different communities was most
meaningful.
Outcome：
- 16 participants from different backgrounds learned about the basic concepts of intersectionality and exchanged viewpoints.
- All participants found the workshop inspirational. They also reflected on the intersectionality of their identities as well as that of their served communities.
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