G.A.L.A.'s Vision, Mission, & Values
Vision
A dynamic network of G.A.L.A. Groups working together to make their communities more sustainable, desirable, and resilient. Each group’s work is locally attuned and determined, with a strategy to inspire and engage diverse stakeholders.
Mission
Establish a contagious community building model that translates sustainability education into locally inspired action that is practical, effective, and fun.
Values
G.A.L.A. is committed to making a difference within our sphere of influence – our homes, our neighborhoods, our communities. We agree with Wendell Berry when he says, "The right local questions and answers will be the right global ones." We believe that sustainable community building is a creative process, not a promise, and we are committed to embarking on this process in a way that is strategic, makes sense, and is fun for those involved.We believe that all the technology, creativity, and intelligence necessary to make our communities more sustainable is all around us. Our focus is not to search far and wide for experts in the field, but rather to harness those resources that already exists within our communities. We echo the Hopi Elders who proclaim, "We are the ones we’ve been waiting for."
We embrace the broad and complex nature of sustainability, while also striving to simplify the concept by making it practical and local. Because sustainability looks different everywhere, we design our programs based on unique local conditions. We also aim to make the necessary tools, services, and information accessible that empowers people to contribute to sustainable community building everyday.