Vision, Beliefs, and Intentions

The goal of the League of Women Voters is to empower citizens to shape better communities worldwide.

The League of Women Voters of the United States is a nonpartisan political membership organization, which: 

• acts after study and member agreement to achieve solutions in the public interest on key community issues at all government levels,
• builds citizen participation in the democratic process,
• engages communities in promoting positive solutions to public policy issues through education and advocacy.

The League of Women Voters Education Fund is a nonpartisan public policy educational organization, which:

• builds citizen participation in the democratic process,
• studies key community issues at all government levels in an unbiased manner,
• enables people to seek positive solutions to public policy issues through education and conflict management.

We believe in:

• respect for individuals,
• the value of diversity,
• the empowerment of the grassroots, both within the League and in communities.
• the power of collective decision making for the common good.

We will:

• act with trust, integrity and professionalism,
• operate in an open and effective manner to meet the needs of              
• those we serve, both members and the public,
• take the initiative in seeking diversity in membership and programs,
• acknowledge our heritage as we seek our path to the future.