Trails to Literacy: TOOLKIT
Without guidance, it is difficult to establish activities. The vision and mission provide the basis for evaluating the success of the project and its activities. It helps to verify if the participants are on the right track and are making the right decisions. It provides direction when the Trails group needs to adapt to new demands. It helps the group to stick to its primary purpose and helps during conflicts by serving as an 'acid test' for every decision. A powerful vision and mission can also attract donors, volunteers, and community involvement.
In Trails visioning, the goals and action plans are firmly tied to the purpose, values and needs of both the literacy agency and the local community. It is therefore important to involve the community, at the beginning stages and throughout the entire planning process.
Every organization needs to define its fundamental purpose, philosophy, and values. So should a project like Trails to Literacy . The vision and mission make clear the reason for the project's existence. They describe the needs the project was created to fill, answer the basic question of why it exists, and create a picture for the future.