The Cultural Lenses virtual course is designed to enhance cross-cultural understanding, relationships, and engagement among all YMCA staff. Participants will be introduced to an analytical framework through which they can explore, recognize, and honor the influence of cultural background on patterns of human behavior. The tools presented foster personal reflection on the impact of culture—our own and others. Rather than exhaustively describing selected cultural groups, this course cultivates knowledge, dialogue, and interaction about culture. Understanding and applying this knowledge can significantly strengthen individual cultural competence and develop cause-driven leaders.
The Cultural Lenses - Virtual course is a key element in the Y’s on-going strategy to build a culture of inclusion and to develop culturally competent staff. This course consists of 2, 2.5 hour sessions.