Annual Report 2020

The global pandemic has thrown inequalities in our society into harsh relief, and has recommitted us to undertake the organizational work necessary to be more inclusive. As an organisation, Rise has been led predominantly by settlers, and our board and staff have ongoing work to do to decolonise our practices and procedures, and to build a culture that is both inclusive of diverse needs and viewpoints, and responsive to our community. We know that there will be many opportunities to learn as we start the next phase of our journey in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, and we look forward to the new relationships this will bring.