Our Pillars

In the context of Imana Borena, Inc.'s mission, righteousness embodies a commitment to moral uprightness and ethical conduct rooted in Christian principles. It is the unwavering dedication to acting justly, defending the oppressed, and seeking justice for the disenfranchised and historically ignored. Righteousness is not merely a concept but a lived practice, guiding every endeavor with integrity, fairness, and a profound sense of duty towards creating equitable and inclusive environments. It serves as the moral compass that propels Imana Borena, Inc. to dismantle oppressive structures and infuse transformative spaces with the values of love, justice, and equality.

Embracing the core value of anti-racism signifies an active commitment to dismantling systemic racism in all its forms. It involves acknowledging the act of opposing racism by advocating and utilizing frameworks for political, social, and economic change. Anti-racism is not simply the absence of prejudice but a proactive stance against discrimination, promoting the active process of identifying and eliminating racism by changing systems, organizational structures, policies and practices and attitudes, so that power is redistributed and shared equitably. 

Anti-racism is an active way of seeing and being in the world, in order to transform it.

Commitment to developing creative and effective approaches to complex challenges. Within the context of Imana Borena, Inc., this core value emphasizes the application of cutting-edge methods, technologies, and strategies, ensuring that the organization remains at the forefront of driving transformative change through forward-thinking solutions, particularly in the realm of diversity, equity, and inclusion.