Quality in our Diversity project update

Quality in our Diversity is a joint Housing Alliance project between Clann, as a division of Clúid, Respond and Circle Housing. The project aims to further consider the experiences of residents from diverse ethnic and/or migrant backgrounds. With this greater understanding, the project strives to deliver more effective and culturally aware services to meet the needs of all our residents.

Our achievements to date include:

• Residents from diverse ethnic and/or migrant backgrounds have engaged in a coordinating group, with several actions identified by residents already realised.
• We are now a member of the Irish Network Against Racism (INAR)
• We have resident documents translated into several commonly spoken and read languages
• The language and accessibility application Recite Me has been added to the website to ensure everyone can access key information
• Recently, a groundbreaking survey was complete with Clann, Respond and Circle Housing residents providing feedback on their experiences of living in social housing.

We will be running national focus groups with residents, staff and management to further explore the common themes identified from the survey results before the full research report is published. Once the full research report is published, Clann is committed to applying key learnings from this research and will take actions to improve our services and engagement with residents, especially those from diverse ethnic or migrant backgrounds.

We need your voice! Help to shape the conversation

We are committed to fostering a more inclusive and high-quality living environments by welcoming residents from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Together, we can build thriving communities where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute.

Do you want to contribute to improving diversity and inclusion in our communities and be part of meaningful change? We are seeking residents from diverse ethnic and/or migrant backgrounds to work with us, your unique lived experiences and perspectives are essential in fostering inclusivity and creating a transformative and empowering environment within all of our neighbourhoods.

Join our Quality in our Diversity Coordinating Group – work with our team in a space where everyone’s voice matters, contact myvoice@clannhousing.ie for more information.

Be part of our National Focus Groups – we invite you to attend an open and respectful discussion where your feedback will help shape future diversity and inclusion policies and initiatives within Clann and other Approved Housing Bodies in Ireland. Contact myvoice@clannhousing.ie for more information.