Women Advancing Transformational
Equity Research
Center
Benefits
Transformational equity practices are indispensable not just for the immediate efficacy of community health initiatives but also for fostering an organizational culture and community environment that are conducive to long-term, systemic change.
Powering up Communities and Community Members
​Holistic Approach to Health: Transformational equity transcends the simplistic approach of one-size-fits-all solutions, incorporating the multi-faceted determinants of health including socio-economic conditions, cultural beliefs, and systemic barriers.
​Empowerment:
These practices power up marginalized communities by involving them in decision-making processes, ensuring that interventions are culturally and socially resonant.
​Reduction of Health Disparities:
A focus on transformational equity can help pinpoint systemic inequalities in healthcare access and delivery, leading to more equitable distribution of resources and improved health outcomes.
​Sustainable Change: Transformational practices are designed to effect lasting changes, not just quick fixes. By altering systemic structures, these practices aim for long-term community well-being.
Vision of Community-Based Health Research
& Nonprofits
Alignment with Mission:
Most community-based health efforts are mission-driven with the aim to improve health and well-being in underserved communities. Transformational equity aligns perfectly with this vision, as it targets systemic changes that serve the most marginalized.
​Enhanced Credibility and Trust: Applying transformational equity practices increases the research and organizational credibility as it becomes evident that the work is genuinely committed to meaningful, sustainable change.
​Increased Funding Opportunities:
​A demonstrated commitment to transformational equity makes research and organizations more attractive to like-minded donors, foundations, funding institutes, stakeholders, and policymakers who prioritize evidence-based, equitable interventions.
Inspire Organizational Culture & and Communities
Cultural Grounding:
The organization benefits from increased cultural awareness and sensitivity, which become ingrained in its operating ethos.
​Shared Leadership: Transformational equity often involves distributed models of leadership that empower individuals at all levels, creating a sense of collective ownership and responsibility both within the organization and in the communities served.
​Community Resilience: Communities are not just recipients of services but become active participants in shaping their health outcomes, leading to increased community cohesion and resilience.
​Stakeholder Collaboration:
​The transformational approach necessitates collaboration across various sectors, inspiring a culture of partnership and mutual goal-setting within the organization and among community stakeholders.
