The Cultural Competence Framework

The Cultural Competence Framework is a way to help individuals and organizations effectively interact with people from diverse cultural backgrounds. It involves developing awareness of one’s own cultural biases, gaining knowledge about other cultures, and practicing respectful, inclusive behaviors. The goal is to improve communication, build trust, and ensure services or interactions are meaningful and appropriate for everyone, regardless of their cultural differences. Essentially, it’s about recognizing diversity as an asset and actively working to be more understanding and respectful in cross-cultural settings.