About Us

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At IDAD, we believe that democratic governance must reflect the diversity of the people it serves. Inclusion is not a programme - it is the foundation of everything we do.

IDAD Liberia is committed to building an organisation that reflects the diversity, equity, and inclusion principles we advocate for in governance.

Diversity

We actively recruit and retain staff, fellows, and partners from diverse ethnic, regional, gender, and socioeconomic backgrounds. We believe diverse teams produce better outcomes for the communities we serve.

Equity

We work to remove systemic barriers that prevent women, youth, persons with disabilities, and marginalised communities from accessing governance processes, legal systems, and civic participation.

Inclusion

We ensure that our programmes, research, and advocacy create space for all voices - particularly those historically excluded from Liberia's democratic institutions and decision-making processes.

Our DEI Commitments

Gender Parity

We target 50% women across our staff, fellowship cohorts, and governance training programmes.

Youth Inclusion

At least 40% of our Democracy Fellows and programme participants are aged 18-35.

Regional Reach

We prioritise underserved rural counties and ensure our programmes reach citizens beyond Monrovia.

Disability Access

All IDAD publications, events, and civic education materials are designed for accessibility.