December 2024 Newsletter
Hello folks!
As is tradition at this time of year, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the year gone by. 2024 has been a year of growth, lessons learned, challenges overcome—and, most importantly, meaningful connections forged.
Here are some moments that defined our year:
🌟 Hosting the 3rd edition of the Diversify Nordics Summit (DNS): This year, we scaled hope, belonging, and justice with all of you. The Blaze Awards and The Annual Gala were unforgettable celebrations of the people driving equity and inclusion across the Nordics.
🌟 Taking DNS on the Road: We brought the Summit experience to Sweden, Denmark, and Finland through Pre-Summit Roadshows, exploring leadership, culture, sustainability and through a local lens. These roadshows deepened our understanding and gave us invaluable insights into regional contexts.
🌟 Centering the Nordic Arts and Culture: In collaboration with the Nordic Culture Fund, we hosted a 4-day Arts and Culture gathering in Oslo, bringing together 37 stakeholders from across the Nordics. Together, we addressed systemic challenges and began co-creating an actionable Equity Framework for the arts and culture sector.
🌟 Advanced Opportunities for Women in Tech: Our HerTech program saw its second cohort graduate—17 incredible women and non-binary individuals stepping into the tech world with confidence and purpose.
🌟 Supporting Entrepreneurs and Job-Seekers: Through Kraft entrepreneurial training, we supported 12 immigrant entrepreneurs in starting businesses. Our mentorship programs matched 32 mentees with mentors to support them in finding relevant and skilled work—and we’re thrilled to celebrate those successes.
🌟 Bidding Farewell to Strandgata 19: This year, we said goodbye to our beloved HerSpace location. While the space may be gone, we continued to co-create spaces where people feel heard, valued, and part of a community through our regular programming such as Women in Tech, Business, and Leadership sessions, Circle gatherings, Community lunches, and D&I in the Workplace panels.
🌟 Global Impact: From Oslo to other corners of the world, we held DEI training sessions, workshops, and strategy sessions, supporting organizations and leaders take actionable steps toward equity and inclusion.
As we celebrate these milestones, we also want to leave you with something to reflect on this December.
Take a moment to pause and honor your own journey. Write down three things you’re proud of from 2024 and three intentions for the year ahead. Let this remind you of the progress you’ve made and the possibilities ahead.
Thank you for being an integral part of our journey. Wishing you a joyful holiday season and a bright start to the new year.
Stay warm and take care,
Diversify & HerSpace Team
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