We provide training, support and opportunities for our members to be active citizens in their communities. This is done through conducting public interest research, educating and raising awareness and taking action by developing and implementing strategies to reach our goals. Our core funding comes from students. Every full time undergraduate student pays a small, refundable levy that students democratically endorsed in a referendum. The basis for all our decisions is consensus.
Consensus means literally a coming together of opinions.
Ideally, all members should be in agreement with every decision the collective might take. The consensus decision making model is more time consuming and exhausting than the alternative method of voting. However, the advantages lie in the thoroughness of the decisions made and the fundamental solidarity of the group. With this model there is a greater emphasis on truly hearing and responding to concerns expressed by members.