reveal
question and reveal why systems of oppression work like they do.
Mission
Our mission is to a sustainable, self-funded network governed by its Members. It is grounded in solidarity with working-class women and young people, predominantly but not exclusively of colour. Centering and stewarded by those most impacted by systemic injustice, GMSC challenges exploitative and oppressive structures and systems. This work includes creating and supporting the evolution of alternative realities towards collective liberation.
dismantle
dismantle systems of oppression rooted in extraction, domination and separation.
reimagine
reimage alternative realities rooted in compassion, interconnectedness, solidarity and revolution.
regeneration
regeneration is our practice emerging from collective liberation.
Our red lines
We are not:
- a replacement for services – GMSC will not fill the gaps left by government funding cuts or replace essential services that should be publicly funded. GMSC is not a charity delivering services.
- a Government Initiative – we will remain independent from national and local government, councils, the NHS or any large funder or institution such as Lankelly Chase (although we may engage critically)
- a bureaucratic institution – GMSC will not become another top-down hierarchical organisation that prioritises red tape over real change.
- Neutral or apolitical – GMSC will not sit on the fence when it comes to challenging exploitative and oppressive systems.
- a gatekeeper of resources – GMSC will not hoard power or funds but will redistribute them to grassroots movements and those most impacted by systemic harm.
- an exploitative organisation – we will not exploit people’s living and lived experience nor use them for tick box exercises, nor use people as research subjects.
- an organisation that receives funding from organisations/individuals that compromise our vision, mission and values.
- an organisation that contributes to the climate emergency.