Our Vision
Encompass Trust’s mission is to create a network of people around the world, who will work together to overcome cultural and societal divisions, and transform conflict in their communities and beyond. A large part of Encompass’ work focuses on bringing young people together, to draw on their energy and their ability to transform the views of their generation, whilst making life altering changes to their and others’ future.
Our mission to connect communities and to confront marginalisation, powerlessness and hatred is now more important than ever. Anti-Muslim sentiment, suspicion of immigrants, hard borders and ongoing war across a plethora of countries point to a climate of hostility and fear. We aim to address this through our global work with diverse groups.
Encompass’ vision is a world where people can look beyond their pre-conceived beliefs to overcome the cultural, political and ideological barriers that divide them. In this world, understanding of a common humanity would overcome the fear and hatred that ultimately took the life of Daniel Braden, and millions of others in conflicts around the world.
HONESTY
Before we can create change in our communities, we must be honest with ourselves about the judgments and prejudices we hold, both individually and as a society. Only then can we begin the task of changing them.
COLLABORATION
One side alone cannot bridge the gaps between communities with deep-seated divisions. Only by working collaboratively with people on both sides of a conflict, can we attempt to heal divisions and create lasting change.
EMPATHY
We must be understanding of the experiences of others, and the narratives that have shaped the way they view the world around them. We must do our upmost to not act rashly when confronted with differing opinions, and put ourselves in the shoes of the individuals we perceive to be different from ourselves.
COURAGE
We must be brave enough to let our guard down, and connect with those we have been traditionally taught to hate. We must have courage as we bring this message of co-existence to our communities, and hold fast against the opposition we may face.