Values

We consider all people with and for whom Orion Grid works to be equal in dignity and with equal opportunity to participate. We use conceptual frameworks that promote equality. We work to reduce oppression and inequalities between people at community and societal levels, whatever the nature or source of those inequalities. We build and implement broadly accessible and widely applicable strategies. We emphasize common causes and informed discussion of controversies. We strive to distribute power evenly across the "boundaries" of the grid.

We promote the need for solidarity locally, nationally and internationally. We responsibly take unequivocal positions on current cases. We always take the side of those who bring the most significant democratic potential. Strengthen people-to-people ties at the community level so as to improve the lives and positions of the most vulnerable in those communities. Understand and handle the intersections of causes and identities. We believe in empathy, not sympathy.

We advocate for the restoration of justice to wronged and aggrieved individuals and groups. We seek to open spaces for multiple voices. We expose those discourses that insist on unity for its own sake, in order to make clear the differences and notice the hidden problems that must not remain unresolved. We distribute the work among ourselves according to the situations and interests of all, with care and respect for all.

We develop our potential through continuous learning. We support members' development by removing blockages through training, reflection, research and development, consultative, therapeutic and facilitation practices and various materials and campaigns. We support the development of individuals, groups, communities, organisations and society as a whole according to identified needs and requests received.

We encourage the co-creation of works, programs, projects, products, and encounters as an integral part of the practice of the grid.

We strive for Orion Grid to be an example and inspiration in its own right. We seek out and promote inspiring examples - individuals, events, relationships, role models and more.

We work hard, thoroughly, systematically. We develop and use scientific and creative methodologies and standards for research, support and change. We encourage collaborative and individual creativity and artistic expression, including at the boundaries of different disciplines, disciplines, arts. We facilitate and promote the creativity of unrepresented groups. We use the arts to support expression, visibility, understanding, connecting people and change. We are not limited by established conventions and are open to innovation.

Guiding our work with cases, partners, beneficiaries and donors are the ethical professional principles set out in the organisation's Code of Ethics. We maintain consistency of values, principles, goals and actions. We set clear and specific goals.