It’s true: it does take a “village!” Every act of togetherness and solidarity can bring us closer to achieving a gender-equal world. 

Strong, cooperative relationships are essential to building a more just and equitable system. At GOOD TO BE GOOD, we form partnerships that empower communities, grounded in principles of equality, social justice, and mutual respect, freedom, and dignity. 

We reject paternalistic approaches that perpetuate control or harm. Instead, we commit to redistributing privilege, sharing resources, and centring the voices and lived experiences of women and gender-diverse people. This isn’t about charity—it’s about lasting, meaningful change.

Ways We Co-Create in Partnerships: 

Dismantling Structural Inequities: We are committed to identifying and addressing the systems that create disparities and unequal conditions, working to bridge gender gaps and eliminate barriers faced by women and gender-diverse communities.

Strengthening Collective Outcomes: We leverage existing resources to expand collective capacity and implement grassroots, community-informed solutions that create lasting change and prioritize meaningful participation.

Building Community-Centred Resilience: We collaborate on scalable, participatory initiatives that foster social and economic resilience, strengthen community capacity, and uphold the right to self-determination—especially for equity-deserving groups.

Practicing Mutual Aid Over Charity: Our support is grounded in solidarity, not hierarchy. We provide culturally relevant material and social resources rooted in liberation, care, consent, and co-creation—not charity-based models.

Centring Lived Experience in Systems Change: We authentically engage those most affected—particularly Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour who have been systemically marginalized—to help guide our strategies and shape transformative solutions.

Balancing Urgency with Vision: We remain focused on long-term goals while addressing immediate needs, ensuring our partnerships are both responsive and rooted in sustainable change.