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HOW DO YOU FIND YOUR PURPOSE OR CAUSE?
Ask yourself what interests you and what you care about. Consider all the time you spend researching or talking about something. Whatever it is that lights you up and that you could research or talk about for hours...that's the thing to dive into and see how it can become something were you can share your expertise, your interest, your desire to make positive change happen a reality. When it comes to activism, it starts with asking the question, "What is happening in the world?" The next question is "If I could change the world, what would I do? Video Once you have found your purpose or cause, it is time to create your mission statement. |
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CREATING YOUR MISSION STATEMENT FOR YOUR CAUSE
You may we wondering what is a mission statement and why I'm suggesting you create one.
A mission statement is a guiding light for your cause and the people who support what you're doing. It is often made up of two parts:
Once you have developed your mission statement, the next step is to create your:
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As an example, I've included the mission, goals and objectives of the AfriOceans Conservation Alliance.
OUR MISSION
We are the Voice of Our Oceans.
We believe in Moving from Awareness into Action in order to save our oceans.
OUR GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
AfriOceans proactively encourages and lobbies for commercial, corporate and government policies and practices that provide sustainable marine conservation. By aligning with others that share our vision, and through conservation research, and compelling education and awareness initiatives, we are making a difference in preserving our precious marine resources. We call upon all people, particularly the young, to aspire to the long-term conservation of the oceans off the African continent.
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You may we wondering what is a mission statement and why I'm suggesting you create one.
A mission statement is a guiding light for your cause and the people who support what you're doing. It is often made up of two parts:
- Vision - big picture idea of what you want to achieve.
- Mission - general statement of how you will achieve your vision.
Once you have developed your mission statement, the next step is to create your:
- Goals - general statements of mileposts you need to meet to achieve your vision.
- Objectives - specific, time-sensitive statements for achieving your goals
- Action Plans - specific implementation plans about how you are going to meet your objectives and goals.
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As an example, I've included the mission, goals and objectives of the AfriOceans Conservation Alliance.
OUR MISSION
We are the Voice of Our Oceans.
We believe in Moving from Awareness into Action in order to save our oceans.
OUR GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
AfriOceans proactively encourages and lobbies for commercial, corporate and government policies and practices that provide sustainable marine conservation. By aligning with others that share our vision, and through conservation research, and compelling education and awareness initiatives, we are making a difference in preserving our precious marine resources. We call upon all people, particularly the young, to aspire to the long-term conservation of the oceans off the African continent.
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LINKS
Personal Mission Statements
Steven Covey on Personal Mission Statements
Writing Vision Statements
Personal Mission Statements
Steven Covey on Personal Mission Statements
Writing Vision Statements
