The Emmaus movement works towards a society where work would no longer be a source of dependence for people. Emmaus does this by fighting for:
- A redistribution of wealth and the defence of common goods
- Access to fundamental rights and satisfying all people's needs to provide them with a dignified living
- Empowerment and capacity building for the most excluded
- The implementation of ‘Buen Vivir’ - a concept which takes a step back from the notions of 'development' and 'progress', instead focusing on seeking a sustainable balance between people, communities and nature
- Effective alternatives to the capitalist, neoliberal system so that everyone can live together in dignity
