1. REBIRTH IS POSSIBLE

2. GRASSROOTS WOMEN KNOW WHAT THEY NEED

3. WOMEN HEAL IN COMMUNITY

4. THE EARTH IS A CENTRAL PART OF OUR HEALING

5. ART, THEATER, MUSIC, DANCE ARE CRITICAL TO RECOVERY

10 Guiding Principles

Like all communities, the City of Joy has its own culture, one that is grounded in love and respect for each other and the unique experiences each woman brings to the table.  The 10 Guiding Principles of the City of Joy are:

1. TELL THE TRUTH

2. STOP WAITING TO BE RESCUED; TAKE INITIATIVE

3. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS

4. RAISE YOUR VOICE

5. SHARE WHAT YOU’VE LEARNED

6. GIVE WHAT YOU WANT THE MOST

7.  FEEL AND TELL THE TRUTH ABOUT WHAT YOU’VE BEEN THROUGH

8. USE IT TO FUEL A REVOLUTION

9. PRACTICE KINDNESS

10. TREAT YOUR SISTERS’ LIFE AS IF IT WERE YOUR OWN