Speak Up exists to transform the world on behalf of the poor.

The mission of Speak Up is to end global exploitation of the poor by building the world’s leading advocacy organization that provides direct legal intervention and advocacy for the poor.

Speak Up will pursue its mission through a network of international justice centers which:

(a) provide LEGAL ADVOCACY in situations of injustice and exploitation;
(b) TRAIN ADVOCATES – students, lawyers and others – to do the work of justice.
(c) CATALYZE JUSTICE by funding and equipping people who serve the poor.

At Speak Up, we want to be known in these ways…

COURAGE
We will courageously pursue our mission despite any cost, risk or opposition.

HUMILITY
We will serve the poor with humility and a spirit of servanthood, putting the needs of others before our own.

EXCELLENCE
We will speak up for the poor as a professional, first-class organization.