Vision-- A n economy and culture that honors all life--ensuring that the next seven generations inherit a healthy, biodiverse and culturally rich future. Mission-- Inspired by indigenous wisdom since 2001, Empowerment WORKS (EW) is a social change organization promoting global collaboration in support of local solutions for a thriving world. Passion-- Leadership from within the communities affected by critical issues is vital to transformative change. Action-- In the world's most culturally rich, yet economically challenged communities, Empowerment WORKS brings access to markets, appropriate technologies and education, within the grasp of citizens on the front lines. Empowerment WORKS fosters a diverse, cross-sector network of Partners in Empowerment (PIE) united in action by an ecologically inspired social innovation framework called 7 Stages to Sustainability (7SS). Through The Global Summit, Pulse of the Movement webcasts, Artists in Action events and other creative civic engagement, Empowerment WORKS inspires people across the globe to realize the value of their existing knowledge, unique talents and collective potential to change the world. Learn more/ get involved: www.EmpowermentWORKS.org