History

The idea for a queer (LGBTQ) specific housing co-operative has been circulating within the community over the past decade. In 2015, a group formed to refine the idea and it was decided to focus on an intergenerational queer housing co-operative in Dublin city. This group eventually held a public meeting in January 2020 to hear views from the community and a working group was established. When the global pandemic hit the working group continued to meet online and Aisteach Co-Operative Housing Society Limited was registered as an Industrial and Provident Society in November 2021.

An image of two doors, one on a pink building, the other on a blue building. Photo credit to Erol Ahmed

Values

Aisteach Co-Operative Housing Society Limited (“Aisteach”) seeks to represent, in accordance with Aisteach`s Rules, many diverse characteristics, beliefs, and affiliations. Aisteach seeks to offer all members an equitable, inclusive, welcoming, secure, responsive, and affirming environment that fosters mutual respect, empathy and trust.

  • Aisteach is a Co-Operative Housing Society committed to the Co-Operative principles of: Voluntary and Open Membership; Democratic Member Control; Member Economic Participation; Autonomy and Independence; Education, Training and Information; Co-Operation among Co-Operatives; Concern for Community.  
  • We recognize, value, and affirm that our rich diversity contributes to the excellence of our housing community and enhances the quality of life for individuals and groups. We encourage one another to apply our unique talents in creative and collaborative work, to take pride in our various achievements and celebrate our differences.
  • We reject all acts of discrimination, including, but not limited to those based on sex, race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, and religious or political beliefs. We commit ourselves to fostering an atmosphere of equity and inclusion.
  • We are committed to providing a welcoming environment where each person can benefit from the principles of openness and integrity.
  • We affirm freedom of expression and communication that is courteous, sensitive, respectful and never demeaning.
  • Each member of Aisteach is expected to commit to these principles and value
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