Our Mission & Vision

Our Mission & Vision

Our mission: Empowering voters. Defending democracy.

Our vision: We envision a democracy where every person has the desire, the right, the knowledge, and the confidence to participate.

The League of Women Voters of South Carolina is a nonpartisan political organization that encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.

The League of Women Voters never supports or opposes candidates for office or political parties. No use of the name of the League of Women Voters is permitted in campaign advertising or literature unless authorized by the League.

LWVSC is an organization fully committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in principle and in practice. There shall be no barriers to full participation in this organization on the basis of gender, gender identity, ethnicity, race, age, education, sexual orientation, culture, religion, political perspective, and/or any other characteristic that can be identified as recognizing or illustrating diversity.

We commit to making deliberate efforts to ensure LWVSC is a place where differences are welcomed, different perspectives are respectfully heard, and every individual feels a sense of belonging and inclusion. We commit to working actively to challenge and respond to bias, harassment, and discrimination.