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INELDA’s vision, mission, and values were developed during a collaborative process that included team members from across the organization. They were adopted by the Board of Trustees in the fall of 2022 and guide the work we do, the educational programs we offer, and the initiatives and policies that we support.

VISION, MISSION, & VALUES

Vision

All individuals have accessible, equitable, and compassionate deathcare that holistically affirms one’s humanity and supports end-of-life choices.

Mission

Encourage the presence of end-of-life doulas by normalizing death, dying, and grief through conscientious education, and stewardship, and by fostering community and advocacy.

Values

Our values begin with CARE.

Vision

All individuals have accessible, equitable, and compassionate deathcare that holistically affirms one’s humanity and supports end-of-life choices.

Mission

Encourage the presence of end-of-life doulas by normalizing death, dying, and grief through conscientious education, and stewardship, and by fostering community and advocacy.

Values

Our values begin with CARE

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COLLABORATIVE

– COLLABORATIVE –

Work together toward a collective goal

COMMUNITY

– COMMUNITY –

Cultivate connected spaces that nurture trust, belonging, and safety

CULTURAL HUMILITY

– CULTURAL HUMILITY –

Honor different lived experiences in a shared space

A

ADVOCACY

– ADVOCACY –

Mobilize action toward a cause

ACCESSIBLE

– ACCESSIBLE –

Strive toward representation and an open path for all

ACCOUNTABLE

– ACCOUNTABLE –

Demonstrate responsibility for our actions and results

R

RESPECT

– RESPECT –

Value others culturally and spiritually

RISK-TAKING

– RISK-TAKING –

Defy social norms in order to create a greater awareness

REPUTABLE

– REPUTABLE –

Serve with integrity

E

EQUITABLE

– EQUITABLE –

Recognize the differences in others’ needs and circumstances

ETHICAL

– ETHICAL –

Represent humanity in terms of rights, obligations, and fairness

EVOLVING

– EVOLVING –

Continue to acknowledge change and gain wisdom from that change

C

COLLABORATIVE

– COLLABORATIVE –

Work together toward a collective goal

CULTURAL HUMILITY

– CULTURAL HUMILITY –

Honor different lived experiences in a shared space

COMMUNITY

– COMMUNITY –

Cultivate connected spaces that nurture trust, belonging, and safety

A

ADVOCACY

– ADVOCACY –

Mobilize action toward a cause

ACCESSIBLE

– ACCESSIBLE –

Strive toward representation and an open path for all

ACCOUNTABLE

– ACCOUNTABLE –

Demonstrate responsibility for our actions and results

R

RESPECT

– RESPECT –

Value others culturally and spiritually

RISK-TAKING

– RISK-TAKING –

Defy social norms in order to create a greater awareness

REPUTABLE

– REPUTABLE –

Serve with integrity

E

EQUITABLE

– EQUITABLE –

Recognize the differences in others’ needs and circumstances

ETHICAL

– ETHICAL –

Represent humanity in terms of rights, obligations, and fairness

EVOLVING

– EVOLVING –

Continue to acknowledge change and gain wisdom from that change

- C -

COLLABORATIVE

– COLLABORATIVE –

Work together toward a collective goal.

COMMUNITY

– COMMUNITY –

Cultivate connected spaces that nurture trust, belonging, and safety

CULTURAL HUMILITY

– CULTURAL HUMILITY –

Honor different lived experiences in a shared space

- A -

ADVOCACY

– ADVOCACY –

Mobilize action toward a cause

ACCESSIBLE

– ACCESSIBLE –

Strive toward representation and an open path for all

ACCOUNTABLE

– ACCOUNTABLE –

Demonstrate responsibility for our actions and results

- R -

RESPECT

– RESPECT –

Value others culturally and spiritually

RISK-TAKING

– RISK-TAKING –

Defy social norms in order to create a greater awareness

REPUTABLE

– REPUTABLE –

Serve with integrity

- E -

EQUITABLE

– EQUITABLE –

Recognize the differences in others’ needs and circumstances

ETHICAL

– ETHICAL –

Represent humanity in terms of rights, obligations, and fairness

EVOLVING

– EVOLVING –

Continue to acknowledge change and gain wisdom from that change