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Our mission and values

Purpose

We exist because vibrant, diverse, and robust civil societies are essential to achieving peace, human rights, and environmental justice.

Vision

We believe in a world in which rights and justice are universally possible.

Mission

We empower people and communities to agitate and advocate without fear of attacks and reprisals.

Values

Act global. We stand with civic actors working on progressive issues in any country.

Deliver impact. We understand risk, build resilience, and create lasting change.

Stand together. We build long-term partnerships as a trusted ally.

Be authentic. We live our values and speak our truth.

Embody openness. We are transparent, compassionate, and generous with our time and expertise.

Organisational culture

We are a clan. We focus on collaboration and teamwork in the pursuit of common goals. We value mentoring and open lines of communication over control and hierarchy. We are a close-knit team and support each other in our professional and personal lives.

Open Briefing is a certified social enterprise and a member of
the CIVICUS global civil society alliance and the Vuka! coalition