Happy New Year: A Time to Reaffirm Our Commitment to DEI 🌟

Dear Readers,

Happy New Year! As we step into 2025, we are reminded of the power of new beginnings and the responsibility to continue building a more inclusive, equitable, and compassionate world.

This year, the landscape for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) work faces unprecedented challenges. Recently, comments and actions from leaders like Mark Zuckerberg (and his friends) have sparked concern, particularly regarding their commitment to DEI. When influential voices downplay the importance of cultivating equitable spaces, it undermines the progress we’ve fought so hard to achieve.

Let’s be clear: DEI is not a trend or a checkbox—it’s a cornerstone of innovation, community, and shared prosperity. The moment we compromise on these values, we risk perpetuating inequities that damage not only our workplaces but also the broader society.

As The Allyance’s team and myself reflect on what we can achieve together this year, let’s reaffirm our collective commitment to:

• Amplifying underrepresented voices.

• Calling out performative actions and advocating for real change.

• Holding leaders accountable, no matter how powerful they are.

DEI is everyone’s responsibility, and together, we can push back against any narrative that seeks to diminish its importance.

At The Allyance, we donated more than 30 000 euros to more than 16 non-profits (some are featured below) since 2020. We put our money where our mouth is. We give back to committed communities and we help promote their work. We will keep doing so.

Here’s to a year of courage, growth, and unwavering dedication to justice.

Thank you for being part of this community.

We are stronger because of you. We are stronger because we are together.

Caroline Chavier, The Allyance CEO