the better world network
The Better World Handbook is only the beginning; it is one small part of a much larger vision. This is an ongoing project. If four colleagues can write a book together, imagine what millions of us can accomplish. With your help, we will make our dream of a better world a reality.
We are currently creating a nonprofit organization (501(c)(3)) called The Better World Network to carry on the mission of The Better World Handbook. Our goal is to empower as many people as possible to take simple, effective actions in their daily lives that will make the world a more just and sustainable place. We want to serve as a center for people to exchange ideas, discuss the book, create a Better World community, share success stories, and provide additions and updates to The Better World Handbook. The Better World Network will continually provide new information on corporate rankings, current political issues, and new actions.
The Better World Network will strive to create a world based upon seven foundations:
- Economic Fairness
- Comprehensive Peace
- Ecological Sustainability
- Deep Democracy
- Social Justice
- Culture Of Simplicity
- Revitalized Community
Empower People With Everyday Actions
The Better World Network will empower individuals to take actions in their everyday lives that uphold and promote the seven foundations by:
- Encouraging actions that are sustainable for the average person and combining social change with individual needs and goals;
- Providing well-researched, objective information;
- Providing practical and effective tools the individual can use to make a difference.
Create A Better World Community
The Better World Network will strive to create a support network of individuals dedicated to a better world by:
- Maintaining a website, message board, newsletter, and e-mail listserv.
- Providing a forum for communication between individuals;
- Connecting individuals and groups to effective social change organizations.
Support Teachers And Leaders In Making The Seven Foundations A Reality
The Better World Network will provide support for individuals and groups who wish to further the 7 principles by:
- Providing educational and action materials to local support/study groups;
- Leading workshops and/or training sessions;
- Helping community organizers enroll everyday folks in their causes;
- Providing small grants for local projects (when the budget permits).
WE NEED YOUR HELP
In the spirit of The Better World Handbook, here is a range of opportunities you can take to help us fulfill our goals:
- Encourage your friends and family to check out The Better World Handbook.
- Give The Better World Handbook as gifts.
- Direct people you know to our website.!
- Hang up or pass out a few fliers in your school, local bookstore, religious community, or community center.
- Start a reading group or support circle based upon The Better World Handbook.
- Suggest that your school or public library carry the book.
- Make a donation to The Better World Network.
