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).