-	When people feel isolated and live in fear, they act based on immediate, short term solutions often unaware of long-term consequences;
-	When living in a mutually supportive community, people naturally contribute to the greater good;
-	When people are empowered to become self-reliant, they are able to focus on long-term solutions rather than day-to-day survival, resulting in more sustainable choices - both personally and collectively- that benefit the world.

Based on this understanding:

• EW adheres to the Green principles of equity, ecology and democracy;
• We believe that every individual holds unique & creative potential to manifest lasting positive change in the world we share;
• We believe that a society's commitment to protect the human rights of its voiceless, powerless and innocent is its greatest test of civilization;
• We believe that the secrets of ancient civilizations hold the key to a healthier future - of which animist (often marginalized) indigenous peoples are the wisdom keepers, and provide our last vanishing hope;
• Seeking to reverse corporate globalization, EW develops initiatives to create economic localization.
• Collaboration - We find needed strength to achieve our purpose by joining hands with like minded movements;
• EW is devoted to 100% transparency and accountability in all its activities.

See 5 Keys to our Approach