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The MultiCultural Development Center (MCDC) has grown
from 7 initial members to over 300 members in 2008. MCDC is a non-profit
organization that has been in existence since 1991. Because of adversity
issues in the workforce related to cultural differences, communication
misperceptions, and the lack of understanding of various cultures,
MCDC was established as a resource for business, government, and
educational institutions to help foster understanding. MCDC emerged out of the need to educate and help individuals
and organizations promote inclusiveness and multicultural understanding
through cultural learning, workshops, seminars, conferences, sharing
diversity resources, and by providing networking opportunities.
Nearly two decades later, it has grown into an organization that continues
not only its educational activities, but also provides consultations
and support services to organizations that are starting their diversity
initiatives. MCDC has helped many organizations by leading them
into the various phases of the diversity process.
MCDC offers a variety of programs including monthly
cultural events and workshops and seminars. Participants experience
different cultures by learning about their food, music, art, literature,
geography, socio-economic and political structures, and more.
In learning about our "differences," MCDC
believes we will see and understand our similarities, giving us
a new foundation to build relationships based upon respect and understanding,
not fear, intimidation, or guilt. Underlying all services is an
emphasis on respect for individual and cultural difference, including
people of every nationality.
MCDC is a unique organization that provides multiple
resources to corporations, organizations, and the community at large
to increase the understanding of diversity through education. Other
organizations offer diversity seminars or lectures on international
policy but the philosophy of "Sharing Diversity" permeates
MCDC's approach to diversity training and multicultural teaching.
MCDC is a result of efforts in early 1991 to find
a method to address the difficulties of diversity in employment,
communications, misperceptions of cultures and misunderstandings
of historical characterization. A concept of solving resistance
to cultural diversity in the workplace and in the community was
developed. Out of adversity and diversity came the forces for change.
Through discussion with the ethnic Chambers of Commerce and several
major corporations, MCDC was established. From this start the program
of "Sharing Diversity" through education and cultural
communication was developed.
info@mcdc.org
ph. 952.881.6090
fax 952.887.6099
Copyright
2008 MCDC, All Rights Reserved
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