The principles that guide our organization... Empowerment, Education, & Advocacy

The goal of the League of Women Voters is to empower citizens to shape better communities worldwide.

The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political membership organization which:

• acts after study and member agreement to achieve solutions in the public interest on key community issues at all government levels
• builds citizen participation in the democratic process.
• engages communities in promoting positive solutions to public policy issues through education and advocacy.

Click here to read our Non-Partisan Policy

We believe in:

• respect for individuals
• the value of diversity
• the empowerment of the grassroots, both within the League and in communities

We will:

• act with trust, integrity and professionalism
• operate in an open and effective manner to meet the needs of those we serve, both members and the public
• take the initiative in seeking diversity in membership
• acknowledge our heritage as we seek our path to the future.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:

The League of Women Voters Holland Area is an organization fully committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in principle and in practice. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to the organization’s current and future success in engaging all individuals, households, communities, and policy makers in creating a more perfect democracy.

LWV/HA is committed to providing training for its members focused on raising awareness, offering skills, sharing tools and resources to embody a more inclusive, welcoming and diverse organization. (July, 2020)