Live & Learn Strategic Vision 2020

For any organisation it is critical to know where they have come from, where they are at and where they are going – it is important for our staff, our supporters and for the many communities with whom we work.

Established in 1992, Live & Learn Environmental Education (Live & Learn) is a non-government organisation that aims to reduce poverty and advance sustainable development through education and learning. Our priority is to support communities in sustaining their environments by improving practice. Most of our time and resources are spent with people in their community inspiring action and change. The need for a Strategic Vision came about through Live & Learn’s continued growth in activities and geographical scope. For any organisation it is critical to know where they have come from, where they are at and where they are going – it is important for our staff, our supporters and for the many communities with whom we work.

The way in which the Strategic Vision 2020 has been developed is of particular importance as it is based on much more than our organisational aspirations or global development trends. The Vision is based on research and lessons we have learnt from communities with whom we have worked for the past decade. We have woven this information into eight Thematic Programme Areas that will shape our work and priorities till year 2020.

The Strategic Vision 2020 will guide our managers and staff in developing their own 3-5 year Strategic Plans with specifi c timelines, outputs, indicators and cost estimates.  Reducing poverty and advancing sustainable development is a long-term commitment. The real benefi ts from education and learning may not take effect until a child reaches adult age or until there is a change in cultural practice, or a shift in thinking among Chiefs or an Area Council.

The Strategic Vision 2020 is a pledge from Live & Learn that we are committed for the long term.