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SESSION D.1 (a) : EXERCISES

SOCIAL AUDITS (THE MISSION STATEMENT)

MISSION STATEMENT PROMPT SHEET

Below are some possible components to your 'mission statement'.
They are intended as a starting point, not as a blueprint.

Match the affirmative components (1) to the aspirational ones (2) to form complete objectives.

(1)

To struggle against..

To speak out against..

To permit the articulation of..

To challenge the..

To facilitate the..

To serve the..

To serve as..

To provide the..

To utilise the..

To support and encourage..

You get the idea, add some more of your own.

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(2)

..inequality and injustice.

..pursue best practice in management and employment.

..feelings of alienation.

..development of co-operation.

..community development.

..violence against women and children.

..equality of esteem for all.

..promote community education through critical reflection.

..encourage empowerment.

..informed actions by the community.

..deepen and extend participatory democracy.

..involve the most excluded.

.. improving the general social life of the area.

..campaigns around critical media awareness.

..promote greater diversity in the media.

..provide an alternative information resource.

..address the entertainment, educational and information needs of the   community.

..a voice for those underrepresented or excluded.

..an accessible forum for local dialogue.

..an outlet for local creative expression.

..push out the boundaries of possibility in the media.

..provide training in media and information technology.

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You get the idea, add some more which accurately reflect the aspirations of the group.

Write up your agreed mission statement and take back to the main group for further deliberation.

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