Our Philosophy

Our Vision
To create a more humane world where those fleeing persecution are welcomed into communities with the knowledge that their presence enriches their new surroundings.

Our Mission
To provide affordable, safe, and healthy short-term housing and a supportive community for refugee claimants in Greater Vancouver.

Our Guiding Principles
  1. We value housing and believe that safe shelter is a basic right shared by all people.
  2. We value refugees' experience and the involvement of refugee claimants.
  3. We value community and understand that it is essential to a claimant's life in Canada.
  4. We value diversity and strive for an environment free of discrimination in all its forms.
  5. We value openness and accountability as an organization.
  6. We value co-operation and the respectful relationships we create and sustain with refugee claimants, staff, and volunteers.
  7. We value resourcefulness and consensus decision-making in problem solving.
 
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