WHO WE ARE
Oregon Rural Action (ORA) is grassroots and culturally diverse community-led organization in Eastern Oregon. ORA is working to promote social justice, agricultural and economic sustainability, and the stewardship of the region’s land, air, and water. Through community organizing, public conversations, and policy advocacy, ORA is building a rural movement for the well-being of all people and our environment.
Oregon Rural Action (ORA) organización de base y culturalmente diversa dirigida por la comunidad en el este de Oregon. ORA está trabajando para promover la justicia social, la sostenibilidad agrícola y económica, y la administración de la tierra, el aire y el agua de la región. A través de la organización comunitaria, las conversaciones públicas y la promoción de políticas, ORA está construyendo un movimiento rural para el bienestar de todas las personas y nuestro medio ambiente.
Our Mission
We are working to promote social justice, agricultural and economic sustainability, and stewardship of the region’s land, air and water.
Our Vision
We envision the responsible and sustainable use of our natural resources and agricultural lands, a region of social livability and equality, thriving and diverse local economies, and opportunity for present and future generations.
Our Values
Democracy — We believe that decision making should adhere to democratic principles, both in our organization and our government.
Participation — If democracy is to flourish, it is both the right and responsibility of people to participate in the decisions that affect their lives. All people should have access to the political decision-making processes, regardless of race, income level, language, age, or ability.
Leadership development — We are committed to helping individuals develop the skills necessary to organize successfully around issues at the local, regional, national and global levels.
Diversity and Cooperation — If we are to be a truly democratic society, our decision-making bodies must reflect the diversity of our communities. Our members come from diverse racial, cultural, regional, economic, and occupational backgrounds and rarely agree on everything. We believe people still have the capacity to respect one another and work together on issues.
Justice — We believe all people should have access to services providing for our basic needs, such as health care, and allowing for full participation in society, such as education.
Stewardship — We have the responsibility to ensure our natural resources are used sustainably so that future generations will have a plentiful and healthy environment.
our history
Oregon Rural Action was founded in 2001, and since then, we've been working to promote social justice, agricultural and economic sustainability, and stewardship of the region's land, air and water. We're bringing people together through community organizing by providing information and tools for local people to use in addressing the issues affecting our rural areas.