Mission: to influence the democratic, social, and developmental processes of Belize  through, education, advocacy, and research and build a society that practices justice,  equity, and good governance principles..

  The Society for the Promotion of Education and Research (SPEAR) is one of  Belize's leading civil society organizations. It is a non-government, non-partisan  and not-for-profit membership organization. SPEAR was formed in 1969 with the  aim to contribute to the making of modern Belize through increased national  and political consciousness and people's participation.

   SPEAR's organizational Theme is to be
 "committed to struggle for justice, democracy, and sustainable development for all".
 This Theme is implemented through a strategic plan of action involving  research, education and advocacy. Our strategic focus is on Good Governance,   divided into areas of:

     Transparency, Accountability and Peoples’ Participation.