Mission, Vision & Values
Systems-Level Organizing
In times of increasing political violence and rising authoritarianism, diverse movements have come together to block harms and injustice, bridge divides, and build a more inclusive democracy.
Vision
A just, diverse, and peaceful democracy that works for all, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and is able to thrive.
Mission
Strengthen connections and collective action among US pro-democracy movements and networks.
Values
• Respect: We recognize the dignity and humanity of everyone.
• Curiosity: We want to understand how people with different backgrounds and viewpoints make sense of the world.
• Humility: We start by listening, honoring lived experience, and reinforcing and amplifying existing work and the people who do it.
• Partnership: We know that we are stronger when we work together, build one another up, and cultivate relationships for the long-term.
• Intentional Communication: We use purposeful language to communicate our shared values that help shift deep narratives of belonging and inter-connectivity.
• Inclusion: We believe that the path forward will involve a diversity of thought and approaches to truly address power imbalances and harness the ability of our society to evolve and change for the better.
• Emergence: We are committed to working together in adaptive ways that center authentic relationships.
• Solidarity: We are in this work together and are committed to love one another through shared trials and triumphs.