[Blog post] Update on DEIB Working Group Progress and Goals

[CoachBirgit]

Objective

Inform the WordPress community on make/Project about the progress since the DEIB team proposal and share the agreed-upon goals of the DEIB working group.

Details

• Idea: As the current global WordPress DEIB working group lead, communicate the milestones achieved and the future goals to foster inclusivity and understanding.
• Expected Outcome: Community awareness of DEIB efforts increases, engagement with new DEIB initiatives and feedback collection.

Notes

• Tangible Goals for 2024:
  • Developing Training Material and Online Workshops to enhance DEIB understanding.
  • Creating Shareable Visuals to simplify DEIB concepts.
  • Conducting DEIB-Specific Surveys for data-driven policy making.
  • Drafting DEIB Policies to ensure inclusivity.
  • Continue the work on the Contributor Handbook – the "big WordPress Project Handbook".
• Importance: These initiatives are crucial for fostering an inclusive environment and broadening participation in the WordPress community.

Working doc

• https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hJHdUdZHBtCHfKOI7pT37DnV9eiZufe1pBMyk2Xeqto/edit?usp=sharing