The SpringHeart Solution

Work together with communities of martial artists to teach self-defense to those at risk of being exploited, abused, trafficked or enslaved. Empower with mental, emotional, social, verbal and physical strategies to prevent abuse of any type.

1. Mentally, by raising awareness of dangerous situations and people, and identifying

mental manipulation.

2. Emotionally, by inspiring confidence and positive attitudes, and identifying

emotional manipulation.

3. Physically, by teaching martial arts.

4. Verbally, by emphasizing how words can protect.

5. Socially, by strengthening ties in the community to help prevent physical

or emotional isolation.

HUMANITY

SpringHeart must always operate in a way that ensures respect for every human being. It promotes mutual understanding, friendship, cooperation and a lasting just peace amongst all peoples.

INDEPENDENCE

SpringHeart, while subject to the laws of the respective countries it operates in, must always maintain its autonomy so that it may be able to act, at all times, in accordance with SpringHeart principles.

VOLUNTARY

SpringHeart is a voluntary movement not motivated in any manner by desire for gain.

UNITY

SpringHeart is Interdenominational. We welcome Martial Artists from all systems and styles to unify against Human Trafficking, slavery, abuse and exploitation.

UN DECLARATIONS

SpringHeart operates internationally and amongst diverse peoples and in difficult circumstances. The following United Nations Declarations will serve as our guidelines at all times and in all places.

Universal Declaration of Human Rights

http://www.un-documents.net/a3r217a.htm

Excerpt:

“Whereas recognition of the inherent dignity and of the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world,

Whereas disregard and contempt for human rights have resulted in barbarous acts which have outraged the conscience of mankind, and the advent of a world in which human beings shall enjoy freedom of speech and belief and freedom from fear and want has been proclaimed as the highest aspiration of the common people,

Whereas it is essential, if man is not to be compelled to have recourse, as a last resort, to rebellion against tyranny and oppression, that human rights should be protected by the rule of law,

Whereas it is essential to promote the development of friendly relations between nations…”

Declaration on the Elimination of Violence against Women

http://www.un-documents.net/a48r104.htm

Excerpt:

“States should condemn violence against women and should not invoke any custom, tradition or religious consideration to avoid their obligations with respect to its elimination. States should pursue by all appropriate means and without delay a policy of eliminating violence against women…”

Beijing Declaration

http://www.un-documents.net/beijingd.htm

Excerpt:

“Women's empowerment and their full participation on the basis of equality in all spheres of society, including participation in the decision-making process and access to power, are fundamental for the achievement of equality, development and peace…”

Universal Declaration on Cultural Diversity

http://www.un-documents.net/udcd.htm

Excerpt:

“The defence of cultural diversity is an ethical imperative, inseparable from respect for human dignity. It implies a commitment to human rights and fundamental freedoms, in particular the rights of persons belonging to minorities and those of indigenous peoples. No one may invoke cultural diversity to infringe upon human rights guaranteed by international law, nor to limit their scope…”