About Us

Where we are going

Our Mission

A world-wide partnership aiming at having a positive impact on poverty eradication, reduction of inequalities, and promotion of social justice and peace around the world. Our mission consists of creating the conditions and capacities for collaborative work among our members, influencing global/international public policies affecting development and democracy, while strengthening the capacity of Regional Coalitions, national platforms and their members to engage at both national and regional/international levels in official negotiations, deliberations and public mobilisation.

Our Vision

A vibrant global network of credible and effective National Platforms and Regional Coalitions making a major collective contribution to Development, Peace, Democracy and Justice. We strongly believe that active and collaborative participation can contribute to influencing local and global negotiations and building a more effective international community for promoting a fair and sustainable world, where the most vulnerable populations have a voice, human rights are respected, and inequalities and injustice are fought.

Forus members

Forus’ legitimacy is rooted in its national and regional members, which are the driving force of the network. Forus connects its members through the different working groups, learning and exchange workshops and forums, regional events and gatherings, its General Assembly and a variety of members’ meetings on the sidelines of international events. We are increasingly focusing our efforts to rigorously monitor our impact and relationships with members, allies and donors across the globe. We practice accountability and transparency through ongoing member voice mechanisms, gathering the views and feedback of our members and where possible their own members too.

Connect

Connecting civil society networks worldwide to ensure they collectively achieve greater impact

Influence

Influencing decision-makers, by advocating for more effective and people-centered public policies

Support

Supporting and strenghtening the capacities of our members using the network’s collective intelligence and innovative approaches