50 Years Is Enough builds partnerships to overcome global economic injustice. We work toward people's greater control over the resources, structures, and economic policies and processes that affect their lives.

The 50 Years Is Enough Network is committed to building equitable relationships and partnerships among different peoples as the key to long-term social change. Basic to this vision is our commitment to developing a Network which reflects, values and respects diversity and which challenges injustice and sexism, racism, classism and all the other "isms" that work to divide us.

Because we believe that diversity is a strength, the 50 Years Is Enough Network is committed to maintaining an inclusive, multicultural Network that, through hiring procedures, targeted recruitment of members, and strategic links with other Networks and organizations, reflects diversity and encourages gender balance within our board, staff, volunteers and members. The 50 Years community, made up of women's, labor, solidarity, public policy, grassroots, faith-based, development and youth groups, is diverse in many ways, including: race, ethnicity, culture, nationality, spirituality, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic class, and age. We actively challenge racist and sexist stereotypes within the U.S., as well as those targeted at our Southern partners and colleagues, promoting the right of economic self-determination for all peoples and nations.

Nurturing a truly diverse organization is an evolving process which enlivens our work and requires a long-term commitment of organizational resources and leadership from the steering committee, staff and members. Diversity best flourishes in a learning environment which fosters trust, embraces challenges and encourages people to question their assumptions and uphold their principles. We promote a work and activism environment of inclusiveness where all participants value and celebrate each other's different contributions, skills and experience and where all people enjoy the opportunity to thrive and fulfill their potential.