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Core values

- **Addressing Societal Needs and Issues**: The project focuses on critical issues such as nuclear weapons policy, radiation exposure, and the health impacts on frontline communities. It highlights the inequities and health risks faced by these communities, particularly during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic[1].
- **Improving Quality of Life**: By advocating for health care access and compensation for communities affected by nuclear activities, the project aims to improve the quality of life for these individuals. It also pushes for policy changes, such as the extension and expansion of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA)[1].
- **Promoting Positive Change**: The initiative promotes policy reforms and raises awareness about the dangers of nuclear activities, which can lead to positive changes in how these issues are addressed by governments and other stakeholders[1].
- **Contributing to Community Well-being**: By supporting the health and financial stability of affected communities, the project contributes significantly to community well-being and resilience[1].