Theory of Change

Theory of Change — A brief, logical flow: If we do X, it will cause Y, which leads to Z (our vision).

Many individuals face economic instability, relational stress, and systemic abuse, limiting freedom, wellbeing, and participation in communities.

Existing social safety nets are often fragmented, inaccessible, or do not account for social and relational vulnerabilities.

Standard redistribution models do not fully explore how community structures can both support and protect participants.


Economic security is foundational to freedom.

Communities thrive when individuals are protected from sudden financial loss and relational exploitation, and have tools to flee or shield themselves from abusive systems.

Affinity groups can foster deeper solidarity, experimental redistribution, and mechanisms for safety, creating sub-networks of mutual care.


Financial resources: participant contributions, grants, donations

Human resources: board, staff, volunteers

Operational systems: income reporting tools, redistribution algorithms, buffer funds

Community structures: monthly conversations, affinity groups, safety protocols

Safety & agency tools: participant-controlled exit/re-entry mechanisms

Research & Evaluation: monitoring outcomes, testing models, documenting best practices

Global applicability tools: frameworks for Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) adjustments to ensure fair support across countries


Collect a base contribution from participants and redistribute evenly according to PPP

Allow affinity groups to share a higher percentage among themselves, building solidarity and testing different income-sharing models

Implement exit/re-entry and safety protocols to protect participants from abusive financial or relational systems

Facilitate community engagement within base groups and affinity groups

Monitor and compare outcomes across groups to identify effective redistribution structures and safety mechanisms

Adjust payouts using PPP or local cost-of-living metrics for international participants, ensuring equitable economic support relative to local prices


Monthly base and optional affinity-group redistribution payments

Active engagement in community and affinity group conversations

Documented exit/re-entry and safety choices

Data on income stability, trust, wellbeing, and adaptability across contexts


Immediate financial relief and stability in local currency or PPP-adjusted value

Participants gain tools to protect themselves from economic and relational harm

Increased trust and solidarity within base and affinity groups


Participants develop resilience against economic and relational shocks

Improved wellbeing, autonomy, and trust

Evidence on how different sharing structures, affinity groups, and safety mechanisms optimize support

Early testing of international adaptation via PPP adjustments


A sustainable, adaptable, and safe model of shared income stabilization

Reduced economic vulnerability, increased personal agency, and relational safety

Demonstrated replicability across countries, with payouts adjusted for PPP or local cost-of-living standards

Evidence-based strategies for combining financial support, relational safety, and community experimentation

Culture of global solidarity, mutual care, and economic resilience