Our commitment to diversity

At World Habitat, we believe that diversity drives impact. As a global organisation working to improve housing for people in diverse communities around the world, we recognise that no single team can fully reflect the rich variety of lived experiences we encounter. But we are deeply committed to building a more inclusive, representative, and equitable organisation—one that listens, learns, and grows. We are actively shaping a culture where differences are celebrated, where every voice is valued, and where equity and inclusion are central to our mission and day-to-day operations.

Ongoing Commitment to Progress

Our 2022–2023 Strategy reaffirmed our dedication to increasing diversity within World Habitat. Actions we’ve taken include:

• Committing to greater diversity on our Board of Trustees

• Introducing a “diversity ratchet”—ensuring board diversity will not decrease in the future

• Providing diversity training to all staff and trustees

• Embedding measurable diversity goals in our strategic delivery plans

• Reflecting our values in all communications—from our website to our social media platforms

Creating an Inclusive Workplace

We are committed to being a fair, inclusive and supportive employer. Our actions include:

• Conducting annual diversity monitoring and publishing the results

• Strengthening our recruitment process in line with inclusive hiring best practices

• Providing annual diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) training to all staff

• Following the FREDIE framework (developed by the National Centre for Diversity), which promotes:

  • Fairness – acting reasonably and justly

  • Respect – valuing others’ feelings, rights and perspectives

  • Equality – offering fair opportunities tailored to different needs

  • Diversity – embracing and valuing difference

  • Inclusion – encouraging participation and innovation

  • Engagement – fostering open, two-way communication across our organisation

Partnering with Our Global Network

As an international organisation, we are uniquely positioned to learn from the diverse people and partners we work with. We’re:

• Actively involving our global partners and networks in shaping our diversity goals

• Encouraging feedback and dialogue to continuously improve how we work

Recognised for Our Work in Diversity

We are proud to have received the ‘Investors in Diversity Award’ from the National Centre for Diversity, recognising our achievements as a small charity committed to DEI.

• First awarded in 2021

• Renewed in 2023, valid through 2025

We know that diversity, equity and inclusion require long-term commitment, reflection and action. Our journey continues—and we’re dedicated to making meaningful progress every step of the way. Together, we can build a more inclusive and just world—starting with the way we work.