Health & Wellbeing
Since 2018, women’s emotional and physical health and wellbeing remains a core aspect of our work. We are dedicated to safeguarding women’s mental, physical, and emotional well-being. We implement systemic, strategic and equity-focused interventions to counter declining health among racialized, migrant, and marginalized women—emphasizing health promotion, socio-economic justice, and culturally competent care.
Our work centers on health promotion—asking, “What keeps women mentally, physically, and emotionally healthy?” Our holistic, salutogenic, and culturally sensitive approach addresses this head-on. We build on the principles of equity and intersectionality, recognizing that while all women are equal in value, their experiences differ based on the intersections of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, class, and more—each factor shaping access, experience, and outcomes.
Our work is rooted in lived experience (94.5% of our team shares these identities), we prioritize active listening, collaboration, and co-creating solutions while ensuring our community’s voices shape decision-making spaces.
Diversify fosters a sense of coherence—the ability to see life as manageable, meaningful, and understandable—crucial for navigating adversity. Our holistic and multi-pronged approach integrates mental resilience, physical well-being, socio-economic inclusion, and access to care, equipping women to thrive in life, work, and community.
Through equity-driven initiatives, we break systemic barriers, create pathways to meaningful employment, and expand access to vital resources. Our mentorship and entrepreneurial programs achieve 93% and 86% success rates, respectively.
"Women’s well-being is impossible without financial security and the ability to care for themselves and their families. It’s also hard to feel well while navigating racism, Islamophobia, ableism, misogynoir, homophobia, and more."
Diversify envisions a world where every woman—regardless of race, religion, disability, age, nationality, or sexual orientation—is equally valued and has access to the support and opportunities needed to thrive. Our health programs are tailored to the unique needs of the diverse communities we serve, ensuring their voices and leadership shape every stage of design, implementation, and execution.
In this regard, Diversify works to:
- Expand culturally and community-driven health programs that enhance mental and physical well-being.
- Advance socio-economic justice through job creation, mentorship, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and leadership initiatives.
- Co-create equitable health resources using intersectional approaches to address how overlapping identities—e.g. gender, race, religion—impact health and opportunity access.
To date, we’ve directly equipped nearly 4,000 women with the tools to safeguard their health, overcome economic injustice, secure financial stability, and build supportive communities—while our impact reaches tens of thousands more.
Many have launched businesses and become employers, while others have secured meaningful work. Every beneficiary has bolstered their mental well-being and sense of coherence within a vibrant, self-sustaining community that spans the globe. We’ve also influenced government policy and continue to collaborate with stakeholders across private, public, and civil society sectors.
Targeted Health Interventions
Our Circles are supportive, non-judgmental spaces where women connect, share, and heal together. Designed to foster genuine connections and emotional well-being, these Circles invite women to voice their truths, witness each other’s stories, and co-create a sanctuary for mutual healing and growth. Sister Circles specifically center the experiences of Black, Brown, and Women of Colour.
Recognizing the profound connection between professional growth, mental well-being, and women’s ability to thrive, this series equips participants with tools to enhance employability, lead authentically, start or grow businesses, and create meaningful change. Designed for women, by women, it offers a supportive space to share experiences, learn from others’ journeys, develop essential skills, and navigate challenges with confidence, fostering resilience, purpose, and empowerment.
Our advocacy work centers critical and often overlooked conversations around women’s health and the intersections of race, gender, age, culture, class, sexuality, and ability. By addressing topics such as menopause, racism in healthcare, and systemic inequities, we aim to challenge biases and drive meaningful change. We create safer, open spaces to tackle stigma, share lived experiences, and advocate for equitable healthcare solutions. These discussions are a call to action, empowering individuals to push for systemic reform and prioritize inclusive, patient-centered care that recognizes and respects diverse lived experiences.
At Diversify, we are committed to advancing Economic Justice by fostering equity in employment, wealth distribution, power-sharing, and access to essential resources. Our work is focused on dismantling the systemic barriers that disproportionately affect marginalized communities—especially women, Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC), immigrants, refugees, asylum seekers, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, and other historically underrepresented groups. We believe in creating a world where everyone has the opportunity to thrive, free from the constraints of inequality and exclusion.
Some of our programs include HerTech Incubator, HerSpace, Zenith & Nexus Mentorship and Kraft.
These sessions offer a creative space for emotional expression, connection, and personal growth. Participants engage in hands-on, therapeutic activities such as painting, pottery, embroidery, macramé, journaling, and jewelry-making. These workshops are designed to nurture mental well-being by fostering relaxation, self-reflection, and a sense of accomplishment. This initiative harnesses the transformative power of creativity to build resilience, promote healing, and strengthen community bonds.
Our Community Lunches bring people together to share meals, stories, and experiences. Prepared by community volunteers who share dishes from their cultures, these gatherings offer a unique opportunity to build relationships, combat loneliness, and strengthen the social bonds that help individuals and communities flourish. More than just a meal, it’s a shared experience that nurtures both body and soul, fostering connection and unity through the rich diversity of food and culture.
From 2020 – 2021, during the COVID-19 pandemic, we partnered with the Norwegian government, local municipalities, and community organizations to connect with immigrant and BIPOC communities. Together, we co-created safety and social-distancing resources in 29 languages and used digital tools to foster connections, alleviating isolation and uncertainty caused by the pandemic and job loss.
