Teaching Paper: Cultural Awareness Assessment Tool
Strengthening Non-Profit Capacity for Inclusive Engagement
Author: Dr. Anna Neya Kazanskaia
Publisher: NEYA Global Publishing
Teaching Paper | NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies
Year: 2025
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5669-1676
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-crcl-cm-fth-cm-tp-02
About the Paper
This Teaching Paper introduces a Cultural Awareness Assessment Tool designed to evaluate and strengthen organizational and individual capacity for cultural competence. It provides structured self-assessment, organizational evaluation, cultural knowledge exercises, and reflection activities that help organizations translate awareness into action. A case study shows how a U.S.-based non-profit used the tool to improve inclusivity and cross-cultural engagement, increasing trust and satisfaction among immigrant communities.
Key Topics
- Framework for assessing cultural awareness
- Individual self-assessment and organizational evaluation
- Cultural knowledge quizzes and reflection activities
- Action plan development for inclusivity
- Case study: immigrant health non-profit in the U.S.
- Common challenges and strategies for implementation
- Linking cultural competence to organizational effectiveness
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Teaching Paper: Cultural Awareness Assessment Tool – Strengthening Non-Profit Capacity for Inclusive Engagement. NEYA Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-crcl-cm-fth-cm-tp-02
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