We affirm the philosophical and spiritual ideal of nonviolence as the foundation of our purpose, the presupposition of our belief, and the manner of our action.

Nonviolence, as it grows from global spiritual traditions, seeks a social order of justice permeated by love and Joy.

Integration of human endeavor represents the crucial first step towards such a society.

Through nonviolence,
courage displaces fear.
Love transcends hate.
Acceptance dissipates prejudice;
hope ends despair.
Fidelity to truth reconciles doubt.
Peace dominates war.
Mutual regards cancel enmity.
Justice for all overthrows injustice.
The awakened community supersedes corrupt and unjust social systems.

By appealing to conscience and standing on the moral nature of human existence,nonviolence nurtures the atmosphere in which reconciliation and justice become actual possibilities.

Although each local group in this movement must diligently work out the clear meaning of this statement of purpose, each act or phase of our corporate effort must reflect a genuine spirit of love and good-will.

Based on 1960 Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) mission statement