This free online course introduces targeted universalism (T.U.), a framework developed by the Othering & Belonging Institute at UC Berkeley. T.U. goes beyond inclusion in existing systems and invites communities to co-create new structures that work for everyone. In about 45 minutes, you'll hear from practitioners who have applied T.U. in classrooms, nonprofits, businesses, philanthropic organizations, and governments. Open to all levels.
• Offers a free intro course on Targeted Universalism (T.U.)
• Teaches the basics of the T.U. framework through video content (about 45 minutes)
• Shows how T.U. can be used in many settings like classrooms, nonprofits, businesses, and governments
• Features practitioners sharing real examples of how T.U. is applied
• Is guided by course guide Ashlin Malouf-Gashaw
1. Visit the course page at obiu.org to access the intro course
2. Watch about 45 minutes of video content at your own pace
3. Open to all levels — no prior knowledge needed
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• Created by the Othering & Belonging Institute (OBI) at UC Berkeley
• OBI brings together researchers, organizers, policymakers, and communicators
• Course was last updated or published in 2023
Learning about Targeted Universalism can help people build fairer systems that work for everyone — not just some people. This free online course explains how communities, schools, nonprofits, businesses, and governments can use this approach.
