Our purpose is system change.
We want a world of justice, compassion and liberation. To do this, the Elephants Trail works to prevent and alter systems that create injustice, indifference and oppression.
By systems, we mean how decisions are made, by whom, in whose interests, with whose evidence and with what values and assumptions. They include social, economic and institutional systems.
Our Focus
on power and wealth, culture, mindsets and relationships.
Our Aim
not just to challenge existing systems, but to create spaces for very different systems to be created.
Our Goal
fair, compassionate systems enabling people subject to marginalisation to live with dignity and opportunity in supportive communities.
THE ‘WHAT’: SYSTEM CHANGE
WHAT CAN COMMUNITIES DO THEMSELVES?
- organise
- take collaborative action
- spread with others to reach out and build trust
WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE AT A SYSTEM LEVEL?
- focus on prevention, rather than reaction
- increase power held by communities
- build social ownership of wealth by communities
- work mutually alongside communities
THE ‘HOW’: CO-PRODUCTION WITH LOCAL PEOPLE & COMMUNITIES
For people with personal experience and professionals working equally together to solve challenges, we need to:
- value and invest in people and communities
- focus on a clear purpose – change towards justice and compassion
- create a supportive environment and trusting relationships support and share action learning