Unconditional giving in the spirit of mutual aid, with respect for autonomy.
Understanding the need for new social relationships that build health, economic security and autonomy for all. The need for change will not end with the pandemic.
We are complementary to autonomous groups, but strive to work together to increase overall available resources.
To create programs to help us survive under oppressive conditions and ultimately challenge those systems of oppression.
Zapatismo
Acknowledgement that the land we are currently on is the unceded territories of the Amah Mutsun and Muwekma Ohlone, among others, and a recognition of indigenous sovereignty and of their connections to the land which continue to this day.
Power and unity in inclusivity and diversity.
Direction and authority come from those more oppressed, with less power or further marginalized. Following the will of the community.
Survivor-focused justice in cases of abuse within the organization.
Centering on the needs of survivors when it comes to questions of these issues being adequately addressed, as well as addressing the dynamics within our own organizations which enable abuse.
