About the program:
The Equitable Development Data Insight Training Initiative (EDDIT) helps organizations
refine their narratives and leverage data so that they can make the best possible case for
their equitable development work to their community and stakeholders.
EDDIT offers 7-9 months of personalized data analysis and storytelling training to
non-profit, community, and local government organizations working towards urban equity
in small and mid-sized cities in the U.S. and Canada.
Who is EDDIT for?
- Staff individuals or teams from local government agencies or nonprofits working on
equitable development issues in small and mid-sized cities in the U.S. and Canada. - Organizations that have an interest in data and have a desire to build more buy-in for
their equitable development work.
Upon completion of the program, you will be able to:
- Implement, advance, and/or fund equitable development with the purpose of
furthering community equity and wellbeing. - Effectively use data storytelling to communicate the impacts of specific equitable
development projects. - Build public and political will for urban equitable development.
Visit EDDIT’s dedicated website to:
- Learn more about EDDIT, including examples of the areas of equitable development EDDIT works with, program outcomes, and how to apply
- Meet past and present EDDIT participants
- Read FAQs and watch explainer videos
- Meet and contact the EDDIT team
EDDIT is a partnership between the University of California, Berkeley and the School of Cities, funded by The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
