AMIBA Equity Commitment

We place equity at our core in all that we do

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About our commitment

AMIBA has committed to focusing on racial equity in all that we do. This work isn’t a separate program but a foundational value that runs through all our work. We seek racial, economic, educational and social equity at our core. It is a journey we have undertaken and we invite others to join us.

Join us in our work to bring equity to the local movement and beyond

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