Anti-Racism TIC Project Overview and Proposal
Overview of the Anti-Racism TIC Project concept note and launch meeting, focusing on the underpinnings of the project, proposed approach, and theory of change diagram. The project aims to embed evidence-based anti-racism practices in MSF through tailored content, conversations, and capacity-building, addressing the lack of coordinated international anti-racist praxis.
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ANTI-RACISM TIC PROJECT Concept note overview Launch meeting - January 22, 2021
To keep in mind CONTENT AND APPROACH TO BE DECIDED COLLECTIVELY CONCEPT NOTE TO BE REVISED BY LATE APRIL BALANCE (SPECIFIC VS. GENERAL)
Underpinnings of the project Racism as a system that frames societies and its institutions Lack of cross-sectional evidence-based efforts to embed anti-racist praxis in MSF Statements from different entities Initiatives / Projects MSF is no exception Full Excom Action Plan to address racism and discrimination The MSF we want to be PRV Poor prospect of grasping in- depth how racism manifests Poor prospect of any coordinated anti- racist praxis at the international level
What is the project proposing? Cross- sectional evidence-based guidance to embed anti-racism in MSF Specificities Journey* with different entry points* to increase anti-racism awareness and practices Obj 1 Content and approaches are curated by SME s and based on AR praxis Create a conversational framework to discuss racism Obj 2 Tailored to specific contexts and designed by locally- based actors Hands-on / (un)learning by doing Build/strengthen capacity to host conversations about racism Obj 3
Theory of Change diagram Cross-sectional evidence-based AR praxis embedded in MSF Impact Sustained evidence and expertise-driven cross-sectional collab on AR in MSF AR embedded in processes and standards Participants systematically apply AR practices Participants champion AR practices and project Outcomes Increased spaces to productively discuss and strategize on anti-racism Tailored guidelines and processes to embed AR into practices AR action plans from entities involved in project Outputs Participants practices can change through involvement in the project Project s Content team produces tailored content Assumptions recommendations and practices are implemented Mobilized actors in MSF Project team AR literature and practices Inputs External SME s Lack of cross-sectional evidence-based efforts to embed AR praxis in MSF Issue
Anti-racism awareness / practice Decolonizing the humanitarian aid sector; etc Region- specific content What s next colonial project; Humanitarianism and the chronic crises of formerly colonized countries; Entry point / Topic Sub-topic Sub-topic Region-specific content Target audiences References Humanitarianism as a continuation of the Production of content adapted to each geographical region represented in the project: e.g. how the structure of humanitarian organizations can imitate the colonial model in any formerly colonized country Seeking and centering on the expertise of local communities in countries of operation; Production of content adapted to each geographical region represented in the project: e.g. what considerations to keep in mind when seeking local communities expertise in specific regions of South Asia Project teams in countries of operation; First-departure international staff; Association members; Ref 1 Ref 2 Ref 3 ... etc Rethinking project structure and practices to center on local knowledge and expertise; Humanitarianism, the vilification of traditional medicine and the westernization of health etc etc etc Colonialism, racism and the humanitarian sector Representation in the coordination teams Preparation, selection criteria and evaluation of international staff M&E Target audiences Implementation approach Curriculum Defining humanity from a non- western paradigm etc How to create an environment for patients and communities informed by an acknowledgemen t of medical trauma and mistrust Racism, intersectionality, health outcomes and MSF s social mission Race as a social determinant of health; Medical mistrust and trauma Intersectional medical violence Production of content adapted to each geographical region represented in the project: e.g. how racism manifest in health outcomes in given geographical settings Cultural safety; Production of content adapted to each geographical region represented in the project: e.g. what does cultural safety entail in a project in specific parts of East Africa Project teams in countries of operation; First-departure international staff; Association members; Operations Ref 1 Ref 2 Ref 3 ... Race-based data collection etc etc etc etc etc etc
Project Governance & Ways of Working What are the roles and responsibilities of the SteerCo, Project Lead, and Content Team? How do these entities relate and coordinate with each other? How do these entities relate and coordinate with the TIC Secretariat?
SteerCo Content Team Liaison, Quarterly Mtgs Content Team Curriculum & Content Development SteerCo Project Oversight and Feedback Budget Oversight Project Lead Strategic Guidance Budget Management Manage Curriculum & Content Development Oversee Implementation Lead M&E Lead Project Documentation Project Design & Implementation Ambassadors for Internal Communications Review, Verify & Test Content Relationship management with TIC Identify Target Audience & Entry Points Hiring Project Lead TIC Secretariat
Governance SteerCo Project Lead Content Team Project Oversight and Feedback Curriculum & Content Development Strategic Guidance Budget Management Manage Curriculum & Content Development Oversee Implementation Lead M&E & Project Documentation Ambassadors for Internal Communications Project Design & Implementation Advocating for the project Strategic feedback Increasing regional buy-in + leadership's buy-in Identify Target Audience & Entry Points TIC Secretariat
Anti-Racism: Building Awareness and Changing Practice 2021 Timeline and Milestones Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Run pilot projects Today Jan 22 Launc h Lead Recrui t Curriculu m audienc e and Pilot Sites Draft II Conce pt Note Con- sider Phase II Intern al Com ms Finaliz e SC&C T ToRs Secur e full fundin g Progre ss Eval M&E
