46. Reimagining institutions with Mary Ann Clements

Embodying change: Transforming power, culture and well-being in aid organisations

How can we create sustainable change within humanitarian and development organizations?

In today’s episode of Embodying Change, host Melissa Pitotti welcomes back Mary Ann Clements, a pivotal figure in the history of this podcast and Co-CEO at an organisation working on disability justice, ADD International. Mary Ann shares her journey from initiating Healing Solidarity to re-imagining an INGO to become a participatory grant maker. You’ll hear about the importance of embodying change, the challenges of reimagining institutions, and the role of power dynamics in achieving sustainable transformation. Stay tuned until the end for Mary Ann’s insights on creating environments that support well-being and resilience.

Today’s Guest

Mary Ann Clements is co-CEO at ADD International and the initiator of Healing Solidarity. With extensive experience in social justice and humanitarian work, Mary Ann is committed to fostering well-being and systemic change in the sector.

Website: maryannclements.com
Social Media: LinkedIn

You’ll Learn

• What embodying change means and how it influences organizational culture
• The importance of well-being and resilience in creating sustainable change
• How Healing Solidarity started and evolved over time
• The challenges and benefits of collaborative leadership
• Insights into the participatory grant-making process at ADD International

Resources Mentioned

• Mary Ann Clements’ website: maryannclements.com
• ADD International: add.org.uk
• Healing Solidarity YouTube Channel
• "We can’t hashtag our way to change" by Mary Ann Clements in Alliance Magazine
• "Power does not shift easily" by Fredrick Ouko and Mary Ann Clements in Alliance Magazine
• The Working Well report on the CHS Alliance website
• Embodying Change podcasts featuring Mary Ann Clements as host:
  • Episode 5 with Dr. Peter Mills
  • Episode 6 with Imogen Wall
  • Episode 7 with Lana Baqaeen
  • Episode 8 with Gemma Houldey
• The CHS Alliance Global Gathering 2021 - Living our values: Care, culture and power in aid - on YouTube

Quotes

• “Embodying change means showing up with vulnerability and leaning into difficult conversations.” – Mary Ann Clements
• “Creating a supportive work environment requires us to recognize our power dynamics and work towards more inclusive and caring practices.” – Mary Ann Clements

Call to Action

• Subscribe to the Embodying Change podcast for more inspiring conversations.
• Visit maryannclements.com to learn more about Mary Ann’s work and sign up for her newsletter.
• Engage with Healing Solidarity’s archived content on YouTube for more insights into creating systemic change.