Tempest interacts with grassroots leaders and communities. We build on our assets by inviting our neighbors to share their talents while activating our shared community assets. We start with what we have and focus on what is working rather than what we lack and what’s broken.
We are committed to equity and justice to get at the root of the issues so that people who are too often left out can take leadership roles in our future. Our diversity helps us to see and change the system. Tempest works to enhance both trust and capacity, recognizing that our ability to make real and sustainable progress requires us to maintain bonds that keep us going when times are tough. We take action and build relationships.
Tempest makes local and global connections by linking grassroots efforts in our network. We provide opportunities to adapt creative solutions to local contexts. We connect and support grassroots leaders.