A person’s zip code is the strongest determinant of their health and well-being. Those residing in vulnerable areas face heightened exposure to environmental hazards and a disproportionate burden of preventable illnesses.
Mitigating disparities in environmental quality, health outcomes, economic opportunity, and racial inequities is a paramount objective of The Imani Group.
❝ If we strive to eliminate racism and classism, as well as pollution and environmental degradation, then we are doing what we can to make sure communities are sustainable and livable.
– Dr. Robert Bullard, Father of Environmental Justice
Environmental Justice Approach
Advocate
• Represent the community by enlightening organizations about the community’s needs
• Push for equitable resource distributions, protections, and considerations for vulnerable communities
Educate
• Serve as conduits of information and resources for the community
• Provide job training programs and opportunities in environmentally beneficial careers to bolster both economic and climate advancement
Catalyze
• Empower communities to play an active role in the change they want to see
• Motivate and activate deeper investment in community advancement from organizations and agencies
Environmental Justice Approach
Advocate
• Represent the community by enlightening organizations about the community’s needs
• Push for equitable resource distributions, protections, and considerations for vulnerable communities
Educate
• Serve as conduits of information and resources for the community
• Provide job training programs and opportunities in environmentally beneficial careers to bolster both economic and climate advancement
Catalyze
• Empower communities to play an active role in the change they want to see
• Motivate and activate deeper investment in community advancement from organizations and agencies
