PRINCIPLE 7

Our organisation pursues programmes and projects that seek to address the root causes of injustice, poverty and inequality.

Indicators:

7.1 We have a commitment to social justice at home and abroad and an understanding of social justice as a global and interconnected issue.

Suggested evidence Copies of/extracts or screenshots from/links to:

· VSA’s mission statement, values and goals and strategic plan reflect a commitment to the broad social justice agenda and addressing the issues of injustice, poverty, inequality and the root causes of these;

· VSA’s membership and/or involvement in networks, organisations, campaigns and actions on social justice issues in Ireland and internationally;

· VSA images and messaging connecting local and global issues;

· Training plan or outline of workshops for VSAs and local partners to develop an understanding of root causes of injustice, poverty and inequality

7.2 Our programmes and projects, as part of our goals, address issues of injustice, poverty and inequality and the root causes of these.

Suggested evidence – Copies of/extracts or screenshots from/links to:

· Minutes of meetings/workshop plans between the VSA, local partner and/or local community to identify structural inequalities and power dynamics;

· Programme planning based on documented research and analysis of injustice, poverty and inequality at the local, regional and national levels;

· Participatory research tools including the recruitment and training of community representatives to carry out research to identify root causes and communities’ experiences;

· Programme and projects plans have clear aims and objectives to address the root causes of poverty, social injustice and inequality;

· Evidence based targeting of those experiencing injustice and inequality.