Together we thrive
Maine’s island and coastal communities are stronger when people have meaningful opportunities to participate, contribute knowledge, and shape their futures. At Island Institute, we value the experiences, perspectives, skills, and traditions that shape our coastal communities and inform solutions grounded in local needs.
HOW WE SHOW UP
Effective community development starts with listening to the people closest to an issue. We work with communities to understand local priorities, build on existing strengths, and develop practical solutions together. We commit to:
- Listening and learning, valuing the knowledge of colleagues and communities and creating meaningful opportunities to participate.
- Designing programs and directing resources based on community needs, program goals, and demonstrated impact.
- Building strong partnerships and capacity that strengthen Maine’s coastal communities and expand opportunities for collaboration and learning.
- Practicing fairness, respect, and accessibility in our workplace and community engagement, while learning from our work and improving over time.
