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The work of IWP is grounded in three core principles: feminism, social activism and spiritual practice<\/strong>.\u00a0 We enact these guiding principles through:<\/p>\n

Consultation and Power Sharing<\/em><\/strong>.\u00a0 We believe that the methodology is as important as the goal.\u00a0 In our approach working with participants, we emphasize participation, consultation and shared decision making.\u00a0 We value the sharing of wisdom, information, skills and material resources.\u00a0 With this approach, mutual respect and friendship are developed which supports personal transformation and sustainability in the work.<\/p>\n

Respect and Value Diversity<\/em><\/strong>.\u00a0 Diversity is one of the core elements for peace and harmony at every level of relationships.\u00a0 By promoting and celebrating diversity of race, ethnicity, spiritualities, genders, sexualities, and belief systems through our work, we can foster inner peace and outer solidarity among participants and their communities.<\/p>\n

The Combination of Personal Practice and Social Transformation<\/em><\/strong>. Activists often assume there is a necessary separation between personal development\/transformation and social activism. We believe the processes are intricately interwoven and one cannot be realized in the absence of the other.<\/p>\n

Understanding Structural Violence as a Root Cause of Social Destruction<\/em><\/strong>. Our workshops define and explain structural violence as the root cause of social problems faced by humans and the environment. Once communities and marginalized groups become aware that the struggles they face are not self-inflicted, or the result of negative karma or fate, they are able to see the possibility of change, resist and challenge the structures of violence, and work as agents of positive change.<\/p>\n

Unlearning Internalized Patriarchy<\/em><\/strong>. Community and personal relations often sustain and reinforce notions that hierarchical leadership roles and domination with power are the only options.\u00a0 Women and men must \u2018unlearn\u2019 this internationalization, as it acts to divide communities and limits creative change.<\/p>\n

Experiential Learning.<\/em><\/strong> We integrate learning methods that involve the head, heart, and hands recognizing that people learn through our intellect, our emotions and by building new skills.\u00a0 Many activities in our workshops involve sharing personal experiences to learn from the wisdom of our own experiences.\u00a0 Then we ask participants to \u2018step outside\u2019 their experience to examine societal roles and structures that influence and impact our experiences.\u00a0 These activities create opportunities for deep sharing of emotions and feelings which leads to transformation at the heart level.<\/p>\n

Small is Beautiful.<\/em><\/strong> <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Simplicity.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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