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| Values |
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| Credibility Alliance is committed to a set of Values that have evolved over time. The Norms Committee in association with Alliance member organisations have developed these Values as a guiding principal for strengthening the unity among voluntary organisations in India. The values are the hub for CA’s programmes and activities, the work among member organisations and all other stakeholders as well as further commitments and responsibilities in the future. |
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| Autonomy and Self-Governance |
| The voluntary organisation is autonomous and has its own governing structure and norms for self governance. However it has to adhere to the laws governing such institutions. The organisation maintains its autonomy and functions in a democratic manner. |
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| Integrity |
| The organisation’s activities and practices are carried out with honesty and impartiality. The organisation is incorruptible and promotes the interests of its constituencies and the sector at large, without any compromise to its mission and principles. |
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| Not-for-Profit Existence |
| The organisation is driven to achieve its vision and mission and is a not for profit organisation. If some of its activities generate income, it can be used to support the organisation’s programmes and activities. |
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| Voluntarism |
| The setting up of the organisation is out of voluntary choice of its members, who serve on the organisation’s Board in voluntary capacity, giving their time and skills. Many organisations work with the help of volunteers and also receive finances as voluntary contributions from individuals and organisations of civil society. |
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| Democracy & Participation |
| The organisation shall promote the right of its stakeholders to be fully informed and participate in all decisions that affect their lives. |
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| Respect for Human Rights |
| The organisation shall respect, promote and defend the human rights of individuals and communities to live in safety, security and dignity and foster a rights based approach. |
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| Respect for Diversity |
| The organisation recognises, accepts, respects and promotes the uniqueness of each individual and community along the dimensions of religion and religious beliefs, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, physical ability, socio-economic status, geographic location, political beliefs or other ideologies. |
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| Social & Gender Justice |
| The organisation shall promote fairness, impartiality and equity in all its activities, practices and dealings with all stakeholders and shall not discriminate on the basis of gender, caste, class, religion, ethnicity, age, colour, nationality, ability, disease or sexual orientation. The organisation shall adopt affirmative policies and practices that facilitate equal opportunities for women and groups facing discrimination and exclusion. |
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