Wayne’s journey into global housing development began in Nairobi, Kenya, in Kibera, one of Africa’s largest informal settlements. There, he met families living in substandard housing - or without shelter at all. But what he witnessed wasn’t just poverty, it was perseverance and determination. Neighbors sharing what little they had. Children walking barefoot to school, determined to learn. Families turning salvaged metal into shelter. These moments reshaped Wayne’s resolve and deepened his calling to build housing in communities with great need.

 

Today, Wayne leads Shelter Equity’s global development efforts in Honduras, Thailand, Cambodia, and Kenya. His work is rooted in collaboration with local leaders, families, and organizations who know their communities best. Together, they build homes that reflect cultural identity, include sustainable practices, and are designed to last. Shelter Equity’s housing model also integrates access to clean water, sanitation, and reliable transportation, creating pathways to health, education, and economic opportunity.

 

Wayne’s leadership is guided by faith and the belief that love is needed now - in every corner of the world, in every home not yet built, in every life waiting for a chance. It’s Shelter Equity’s call to love louder, act bolder, and believe deeper. Join Wayne and Shelter Equity in the movement to end poverty – one home at a time.