The purpose of the survey is to create an international network of support that strengthens the relationships between advocates and persons at the grassroots working on mining issues. The survey addresses the following areas:

1. The involvement of communities and organizations working on mining issues;
2. The effectiveness of the relationship between advocates and people at the grassroots;
3. The involvement of contacts, advocates, government officials, educators, media and grassroots activists engaged in this work;
4. The reality and activity related to mining in each country;
5. The connections with each mining corporation;
6. The connections with partner organizations.

The survey was developed by members of the Integrity of Creation Working Group (ICWG) of the JPIC Commission in Rome and is available in English, Spanish, French and Portuguese. The survey is addressed to NGOs, local communities, and religious organizations working on the issue. Please help us by forwarding and alerting the key persons needed to complete this survey.  For questions regarding the survey, please contact us at icwgmining@gmail.com

This survey will have information compiled according to the categories listed above. Many questions require narrative responses which would need more detailed analysis. Please note that the survey is online from January 15 to February 28, 2013.

The link for the survey http://education.plus-assistance.eu 

The user name to get to the eSurveys: ICWG (all caps)
its password is: plusICWG2013 (case-sensitive).