We humans have a long history of doing violence to one another and of doing violence to other species, including our closest relatives, the Great Apes, as we continue to avert our gaze to the destruction around us. Arcus Foundation is a leading global foundation advancing the connectedness between social justice and conservation issues, and is built upon the cornerstones that regardless of race, gender, socio-economic class, gender identity or sexual orientation, we must honor the inherent dignity, value and worth of all human and non-human beings around the world. That we humans are able to develop a culture that fosters social activism that works to counter injustice, building a future that invests in both the individual and collective ability to empower creativity and leadership that develops an attitude of acceptance, appreciation and affirmation of all forms of diversity.