our commitments  

Commitment to Neurodiversity

At OneSpirit, we honour the many ways human beings think, feel, learn, and connect. Neurodiversity reminds us that there is no single “right” way for a mind to work. Difference is part of the richness of life, and every expression of being human has value.

Many people in our community, including staff, students, ministers, and volunteers, identify as neurodivergent. This may include experiences such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, Tourette’s, or other natural variations in how people process the world. Each person brings insight, creativity, and wisdom that deepen our shared learning.

We recognise that the world is often not designed with every mind in mind. Because of this, we are committed to creating an environment where everyone can flourish, feel respected, and be met with understanding.

Our Commitments

• We will listen and respond to individual needs with openness and respect.
• We will make reasonable adjustments wherever possible, reducing or removing barriers to participation.
• We will support our staff and tutors to understand different ways of learning and communicating.
• We will continue learning from lived experience, inviting feedback and conversation.
• We will honour confidentiality and protect the dignity of everyone who shares their personal information with us.

Our Approach

We see neurodiversity not as something to fix, but as a source of collective strength.
It broadens our empathy, enriches our creativity, and expands our understanding of the sacred diversity of human experience.

Our policies, from recruitment to training design, reflect this commitment. Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Framework and Safeguarding Policy guide our actions and help us ensure that compassion and fairness shape every aspect of our work.

If You Need Support

If you are a student, applicant, minister, or member of staff who would like to discuss support or adjustments, please contact info@interfaithfoundation.org. We welcome early conversations so we can understand your needs and journey together in a spirit of care and mutual respect.

“OneSpirit honours the many ways in which human minds and hearts experience the world. In this diversity, we find our wholeness.”

Commitment to Climate Action

OneSpirit Interfaith Foundation is part of a global movement that embraces and transcends religious and faith traditions, welcoming those who identify as spiritual but not formally religious, those who follow a religious path, and those who simply identify as human. Grounded in the belief that all life is interconnected, we recognise that caring for the planet is a natural extension of our commitment to one another.

We understand climate change not only as an environmental crisis but also as a moral and spiritual challenge. Our role is to create spaces where individuals and communities can explore their inner and emotional responses to climate change while also facilitating meaningful action. As we engage with society through education, health, the arts, business, and public life, we seek to inspire an expanded sense of responsibility, one that moves from self, to community, to all humanity, to the natural world and beyond.

Our commitment to climate action is reflected in both our values and our daily practices:

• Sustainable Operations – We actively reduce our ecological footprint by prioritising digital communications and minimising printed materials. Our transition to a predominantly online learning and event format has significantly reduced travel-related emissions, making our training more accessible while also supporting environmental sustainability.
• Education & Awareness – We integrate environmental consciousness into our training, workshops, and public discussions, encouraging interfaith dialogue on the sacredness of the Earth and the responsibility we share. Just recently, to bring in the new year, we published an article that explores how different faith, religious, and spiritual paths view nature and the Earth. Through our communications and community engagement, we highlight the spiritual and ethical dimensions of climate action.
• Community Engagement – We collaborate with individuals, organisations, and faith communities who are working toward environmental and social justice, amplifying voices advocating for sustainable change. Through our networks, we share resources and inspire action that aligns with our values of care, compassion, and responsibility for the Earth.
• Inner & Outer Transformation – We support our students, ministers, and wider community in developing the emotional and spiritual resilience needed to engage with climate action from a place of authenticity, wisdom, and hope. Our programmes encourage reflection on how our inner transformation can lead to outward change in the way we care for the planet.
• Reducing Our Carbon Footprint – As a fully remote organisation, OneSpirit operates without a physical office, significantly reducing our environmental impact. By hosting training, events, and meetings online where possible, we minimise travel-related emissions while also making our offerings more widely accessible. When in-person gatherings are necessary, we encourage shared travel and the use of sustainable transport options.

As an interfaith and spiritual community, we acknowledge that climate justice is deeply interconnected with social justice and peace building. Our actions arise from a consciousness that sees no separation between personal transformation and collective responsibility. Together, we strive to embody a way of living that respects and protects the Earth for future generations.

At OneSpirit Interfaith Foundation, we’re guided by the belief that all life is interconnected and that peace is not merely the absence of conflict but a conscious practice of compassion, justice, and understanding. As an interfaith and spiritual community, we honour the dignity of all people and seek to foster a world where dialogue replaces division, and where care for one another transcends differences.

As the poet and mystic, Rumi, once wrote: “Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing, there is a field. I’ll meet you there.”

These words remind us that peace begins with the willingness to step beyond judgment and into a space of shared humanity. In times of uncertainty, we are called to cultivate that space, one where listening, reconciliation, and love take root.

The Role of Spiritual Leadership in Peace building

We recognise that our work in interfaith ministry and spiritual development calls us to engage with the world from a place of deep listening and courageous love. In times of division and discord, we remain committed to nurturing spaces where people from all backgrounds can come together in mutual respect, healing, and shared humanity.

Our commitment to peace is reflected in our values and practices:

• Promoting Dialogue & Understanding – We honour the wisdom of diverse traditions and perspectives, recognising that interfaith engagement fosters empathy and deepens our capacity to hold space for one another.
• Compassionate Leadership – Our students, ministers, and community members are called to be bridges between worlds, fostering reconciliation and transformation in their personal lives and public service.
• Standing for Human Dignity – We affirm the worth of every person, acknowledging that true peace is rooted in justice, inclusion, and the protection of fundamental human rights
• Healing & Reflection – Through spiritual practice, education, and community engagement, we create opportunities for individuals to explore how inner peace contributes to outer change.
• Nonviolence as a Way of Being – We uphold nonviolence not only as a principle but as a daily practice, one that requires patience, courage, and a commitment to seeing the divine in every person.
• Sharing Knowledge & Amplifying Voices – As an educational charity, we go beyond words, we actively share knowledge and resources that promote nonviolence, inclusion, and meaningful engagement with the world. Whether through book lists that highlight diverse voices, partnerships with organisations advocating for peace, or amplifying awareness days such as Holocaust Remembrance Day, Human Rights Day, and the International Day of Peace, we remain dedicated to fostering a world where justice and compassion guide every action.

Living Our Commitment to Peace & Justice

At OneSpirit Interfaith Foundation, our response to global injustice is rooted in action. We believe that cultivating compassionate, thoughtful, and spiritually grounded leaders is one of the most powerful ways to foster peace in the world.

For us, peacebuilding is not a passive stance but a daily practice, one that requires courage, ongoing learning, and the willingness to show up for one another.

An Invitation to Stand Together

In a world where conflict and division persist, OneSpirit Interfaith Foundation remains committed to the principles of peace, nonviolence, and unity. We believe that lasting peace is possible when we choose understanding over fear, compassion over indifference, and love over separation. We invite all who share these values to walk alongside us in cultivating a world where understanding flourishes, and where love and respect guide our collective future.