Participating in FIOH

The FIOH International Network
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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.