The
FIOH International Network
48 Churchward Avenue
Swindon
Wiltshire
SN2 1NH
UK
Tel/Fax: 01793 532353
PARTICIPATING
IN THE FUTURE IN OUR HANDS MOVEMENT a
Anyone willing to accept
the value-based philosophy of sharing, co-operation, fellowship and service to
others (especially those who are poor, oppressed or otherwise socially disadvantaged),
is invited to become a participant in the Future in Our Hands Movement.
You
can be involved as an individual, the member of a local group, non-government
organisation, national branch or any other grouping or association structured
or otherwise, but it is requested that a statement of the FIOH philosophy is incorporated
into any written constitution.
There are national branches of FIOH in Norway
(where the movement was founded), the UK, Sweden, Kenya, Ghana and Sierra Leone
and a few individuals from other countries but the only large structured branch
is in Norway.
Anyone, irrespective of their spiritual/religious beliefs and
political affiliations, or none, is invited to participate. However, it is expected
that the FIOH name will not be used to promote any particular political, spiritual
or religious beliefs/dogma.
It is also expected that any activity involving
the use of the FIOH name, including those of a business nature, should reflect
honesty and fair dealing.
PARTICIPATING IN THE
FIOH INTERNATIONAL NETWORK
Any individual or organisation
identifying with the FIOH approach to lifestyle and development is invited to
participate in the Network. One of the main objectives of the network is to facilitate
an exchange of information related to the reduction of inequality and poverty,
safeguarding the natural environment and a proper care and respect for other creatures
on the Earth.
FIOH is not focused on self-promotion but in joining with other
organisations to campaign for changes in political, business and financial structures
which contribute to poverty, extreme inequality and severe environmental destruction
and depletion of natural resources.
The Network will also be used to distribute
by various means of communication (not just the Internet) practical ideas for,
and models of, sustainable development.
Although personal testimonies may
initially be those of network participants, one of the main purposes of the FIOH
International web site will be to bring to the attention of a wider audience than
would otherwise be possible, the experiences of people who have suffered from
the consequences of war, environmental degradation, local, national and international
political and economic structures and 'natural' disasters.
