Empower Diverse Communities

Connecting international organizations that support employment and volunteer opportunities in emergency response sectors.

Developing supportive partnerships with international organisations that reflect the Caldern Mission

We connect with international organisations who represent culturally diverse individuals, promoting opportunities in the emergency responder sector to foster inclusion and support community engagement through employment and volunteer initiatives.

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a group of men standing on the side of a road
International Objectives
Our Vision

We strive to empower underrepresented communities by providing resources and guidance, ensuring equal access to employment and volunteer opportunities in emergency response, ultimately enhancing community resilience and diversity.

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chief standing near body of water

International Partners

Connecting diverse communities with emergency responder opportunities worldwide. This page will be populated by International Organisations that reflect Caldern objectives and agree to share information, news, best practice and support relevant to our membership.

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firefighters near fire
Support Networks

Empowering diverse individuals in emergency response careers.

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a group of firemen sitting on the ground next to a tree
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a woman wearing a face mask sitting in a bus
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man in orange and white polo shirt wearing white mask
Volunteer Opportunities

Explore roles in emergency response for diverse communities.

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International News articles

Racism in Met Police is getting worse, officers tell BBC

Police initiative to tackle racism accused of being racist (bbc.com)

A Black police chief in Colorado files a racial discrimination lawsuit after his firing (nbcnews.com)

Black police officers’ group calls for first boycott of Met in 20 years over racism claims | The Independent

Met Police: Misogyny, racism, bullying, sex harassment discovered (bbc.com)

Major U.S. police departments plagued by officer-on-officer sexual abuse and retaliation (nbcnews.com)

Power plays: Sexual harassment in the fire service is rooted in control (firerescue1.com)

Fewer FEMA Employees Experienced Workplace Harassment or Discrimination in 2021 than 2019; More Progress Needed | RAND

Diversity and Inclusion in Emergency Management and First Response: Accounting for Race and Gender in Codes of Ethics in the United States: Public Integrity: Vol 24 , No 1 - Get Access (tandfonline.com)

As corporate DEI comes under legal attack, companies quietly alter their programs | AP News

Ambulance services must stamp out sexual harassment and bullying, report says | UK News | Sky News

Diversity Emergency: Women, Minorities Underrepresented in EMS (usnews.com)

Strides made but challenges remain: a reflection on emergency services this International Women's Day - Emergency Services Times

Full article: Fighting discrimination in a hostile political environment: the case of “colour-blind” France (tandfonline.com)

Further articles forthcoming.Please forward any news articles of interest via contact form below.

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Contact Us

Suggestions and recommendations to engage with international partners. Including any news items of interest