We also note your request for public accountability – we absolutely agree.

In the meantime, there is a formal process underway to bring forth a series of tangible recommendations. Not words; actions. But we know that we cannot wait to act – it must be now. To this end:

We are hiring a BIPOC woman educator with experience in assisting organizations in diversity and inclusion, anti-racism, and BIPOC empowerment;

We have launched a formal listening process, which will include direct input from stakeholders, as well as current/former staff members;

Mandatory D&I training will be conducted for all staff;

We will provide free-of-charge and accessible mental health support services for past and current staff;

We are building WE’s leadership team to better reflect BIPOC representation at the executive and leadership levels.

This is just a start. And we agree with the urgency around acting. In this context, we will soon provide an update with further action and a specific timeframe for fulfilling these commitments.

We will continue to share updates, including on-going developments regarding our overall Action Plan.

Signed by

WE Charity Co-Founders, Marc Kielburger and Craig Kielburger WE Charity Executive Director, Dalal Al-Waheidi ME to WE Executive Director, Russ McLeod

With support of

WE Charity Board of Directors Chairs, Dr. Jacqueline Sanderline and Greg Rogers