About Us
The Ecumenical Service for Socio-Economic Transformation (ESSET) is an independent ecumenical organisation based in Johannesburg and working for social and economic justice. Working for socio-economic justice is understood as working for the transformation of socio-economic process, systems and structures so that the quality of life of the poor is enhanced in a sustainable manner.
ESSET is an advocacy agency that works through:
- accompanying struggles for social and economic justice within communities of the marginalized;
- mobilizing the churches, church organisations and other partner organisations to be involved with these struggles; and
- strengthening capacity within communities and churches to enhance and lead advocacy for social and economic justice
Role
ESSET understands its role as:
- Facilitating processes to help the church and society work for socio-economic transformation.
- Capacitating leaders in the church and society to impact on policymaking and practice in the public and private sector.
- Linking the church and society with resources and information on socio-economic issues.
- Coordinating church based socio-economic justice campaigns with other stakeholders.
- Advocating for alternative policies and practices in the church and society in the interests of the poor.
- Creating spaces for the voices and experiences of the poor to inform policy formulation and implementation.
Value
ESSET values and promotes:
- The integrity, equality, wholeness and fullness of life,
- God’s preferential option for the poor, and
- Responsible stewardship for all creation
Vision
To attain a transformed society that promotes a just economic system prioritising the needs of the poor.
Mission
To advocate for social and economic justice by supporting the struggles of the marginalised communities.
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