DIVERSITY
Bring your full self
At Future Framers, we are committed to fostering an environment that embraces diversity and fosters equity, inclusion, belonging, and justice. We believe that these principles are essential for creating transformative educational experiences that empower individuals to thrive in a diverse and interconnected world.
DIVERSITY
Diversity is a fundamental value. We celebrate the unique backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and identities that each participant brings to our community. We believe that exposure to diverse experiences and viewpoints enriches the learning process and prepares our participants to navigate an increasingly global society.
EQUITY
We strive to create a fair and inclusive environment where everyone has equal access to opportunities for growth, advancement, and success. We are committed to identifying and addressing systemic barriers that may prevent individuals from reaching their full potential.
INCLUSION
We are committed to fostering a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and collaboration. Through intentional inclusive practices, we aim to create an environment where participants feel safe to fully express their views, engage in their educational journey, and form meaningful connections with their peers.
BELONGING
Belonging is central to our program’s approach. We endeavor to create a sense of community where every participant feels a deep sense of connection, acceptance, and belonging. We believe that fostering a supportive community is essential for promoting personal growth, self-discovery, and resilience.
JUSTICE
We recognize the historical and systemic injustices that impact individuals and communities around the world. We are committed to promoting social justice and human rights through our educational programming and community engagement initiatives. We encourage our program participants to critically examine social issues and advocate for positive change.
Our pledge
We understand that creating a truly diverse, equitable, inclusive and just educational experience requires ongoing reflection, honesty, dialogue, action, and courage. We pledge to continuously educate ourselves, challenge biases, and hold ourselves and others accountable. We pledge to continually evaluate and improve our practices to ensure that our programs reflect these principles in all that we do.
Together, we will maintain a transformative educational experience that empowers individuals to become agents of positive change in their communities and the world.
APPROACH & VALUES
The Future Framers Gap Year overview, approach, and values
POLICIES & CODE OF CONDUCT
Policies and guidelines that support our values
ABOUT
More about Future Framers Education Society mission and program vision