Table 1 Values and principles underlying homeless health and family medicine education (adapted from [5])

Social justice

Fair and impartial access to the benefits of society including the right to health

Sustainability

Living and working within the limits of available physical, natural and social resources in ways that allow living systems to thrive in

perpetuity

Reciprocity

Multidirectional sharing and exchange of experience and knowledge among collaborating partners

Respect

For the history, context, values and cultures of communities with whom we engage

Honesty and openness

In planning and implementation of all collaborations

Humility

In recognizing our own values, biases, limitations and abilities

Responsiveness and accountability

To students and faculty and diverse communities with whom we are involved

Equity

Promoting the equitable distribution of resources and access, especially with respect to marginalized and vulnerable groups

Solidarity

Ensuring that objectives are aligned with those of the communities with which we are working