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Hi, and welcome
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to YBI’s Gender Inclusivity Toolkit.
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This toolkit is a key resource developed to help organisations create equitable
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entrepreneurship programs that empower women and address gender disparities.
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It reflects our commitment
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to ensuring that entrepreneurship is accessible and inclusive for all.
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This toolkit was created with practitioners and ESO’s
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and informed by their experiences working with young entrepreneurs globally.
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It offers practical, evidence based strategies
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to help organisations embed gender inclusivity
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into every aspect of their programs, from design to delivery.
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And we are absolutely delighted that you are thinking of starting
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this process, updating your knowledge, or checking that you're on the right track.
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Structured for ease of use.
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The toolkit includes diagnostic tools to evaluate current levels
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of gender inclusivity, templates to adopt policies and practices,
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and strategies for fostering supportive ecosystems.
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It contains sets of questions to guide your thinking on gender
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inclusivity, tips that you can apply directly
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to your organization, and checklist that ensure you do not forget anything.
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There's no fixed order to follow when utilizing this resource.
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The choice is entirely yours, so it can be tailored
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to your organization's specific priorities.
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It also highlights real world case studies from practitioners and ESO’s
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who have successfully implemented inclusive practices,
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offering inspiration and actionable insights.
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In this way, the resource aims to support you in your efforts to create
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a gender inclusive organization, cultivate
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an atmosphere of equality, and support, and ultimately contribute
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to inclusive entrepreneurship support programs for individuals of all genders.
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These tools empower organizations to make meaningful changes
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that enhance inclusivity and equity.
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Together, we can ensure that gender inclusivity
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becomes a foundational element of every entrepreneurial ecosystem.
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As with all YBI resources, we continually seek improvement and development.
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Therefore, if you spot an area for improvement,
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consider it an invitation to help us make it better.
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We look forward to hearing what you think of the toolkit and updates
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on your inclusivity journey.
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Thanks for joining us on this journey.
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And we hope you find the toolkit useful.
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When you're ready, open the toolkit to begin.
