Aspiration Statements by RAFT: Resilience for Advocates through Foundational Training

Example Aspiration Statement

raftcares — 2026-05-29 14:50:13 UTC

Creating small internal support teams in the organization has transformed the way we do difficult work. Now, no one must feel alone

when feeling challenged, as they have two other people they can talk to and get support from when they need it. We have the energy to support each other because our client load was reduced to create paid time for us to support each other.

Jeremie

2026-06-11 15:31:18 UTC

After the 2026 RAFT AI Summit RAFT committed to bringing appreciative inquiry to more advocates. Now RAFT supports advocates in having appreciative lunch conversations, runs speed appreciative inquiries in one hour, 4 hours, and does regular AI with organizations and continues to provide AI Summits in new formats. The change is happening at the advocate, organization, and movement levels.

Margaret

raftcares — 2026-06-11 15:51:04 UTC

[Survivor-supportive] policies are used in a positive way to eradicate violence. We live freely in mind, body and spirit, in a safe world.

My Personal Aspiration Statement

jaimiemyers — 2026-06-11 15:52:19 UTC

Creating an inclusive space that honors intersectional identities has provided a safe space for all. Now, ALL survivors have a place they know they will be respected and cared for. Together we build, protect, and grow community.

Indrani

raftcares — 2026-06-11 15:53:41 UTC

We have a ratified a treaty against violence to all people everywhere.

Out of 193 nations,

All but 5 of signed on.

Nations have implemented local and national laws against violence.

Nations have funded programs and trained law enforcement, justice programs, medical staff,

And in all schools, anti-violence is a must.

As a result of this, my great-grandkids can be assured of safety at home, at school and at work.

This is my future.

It is happening.

I may not be around to see it.

But my great-grandkids benefit.

Short Work Week Aspiration!

2026-06-11 15:57:09 UTC

Creating a shorter work week has allowed staff to have a more balanced and harmonious life outside of work. As staff are able to fill up their cups they come into work energized and they complete all work in a timely manner. This has allowed our organization to retain staff for decades and accumulate valuable institutional wisdom that has allowed us to grow and improve all of the work we do for survivors.

Beena's Aspiration Statement

raftcares — 2026-06-11 15:57:48 UTC

We are witnessing a safe, thriving, and equitable South Asian community free from all forms of violence. Through culturally responsive care, community education, and collective action, we have actively dismantled the cultural stigmas and systemic oppressions that enable harm. We are committed to keep the momentum going by fostering cultures of healing, mutual support, and justice for all.

Natalie's Organizational Support

2026-06-11 15:59:23 UTC

I work at an organization that fully cares for and supports staff and recognizes and responds to the occupational hazards of our line of work. Staff are provided with the flexibility they need to care for themselves and have a life outside of work (beyond an hour or two each evening). We ensure we all get our work done, and have the freedom to take time off as needed, without limitations. We show up each day happy, healthy, and ready to support survivors!

Natalie's Violence Free World!

2026-06-11 16:00:25 UTC

I live in a violence free world where people are safe to move freely about their day and have happy, healthy, thriving, supportive, safe, and consensual relationships with others. We are safe to run by ourselves at all hours of the day. We can go home and watch a movie with a date. We can choose to go out and drink without fear. We are safe with teachers, coaches, family members, and religious leaders. Victim advocates don’t exist because we don’t need them!

2026-06-11 16:02:45 UTC

Each organization creates a Peer-Led Work/Life Balance Committee!

-A space for dreaming big & helping the helpers!

-Peer-led focus removes power dynamics/hierarchies, and allows for greater staff vulnerability with each other, in sharing brave ideas in a space where they can take root (like the 4-day workweek!)!

Nicole's future for survivors

raftcares — 2026-06-11 16:03:22 UTC

Survivors are empowered in every domain of life! Our needs and contributions are valued as essential. We are open about our experiences, proud of our resilience, and growing in personal and professional development. We are a connected, supportive global community.

Self-Care Aspiration

2026-06-11 16:08:16 UTC

Commitment to self-care time has created an internal support structure, reducing fatigue across the organization. This structure has led to collective understanding of the importance of work-life balance by fostering an environment in which self-care is a priority. Leaders and peers successfully model behaviors that reflect a commitment to care those who care for others. This initiative has produced higher productivity and focus and results in reduced burnout and staff turnover and increasing job satisfaction across the organization.