Principles
- Nonviolence: The Peace Alliance will uphold the highest level of regard for all individuals and organizations. We commit to operate with integrity, with open communication and with respect for people, environment, and process. We will endeavor to communicate our message in ways that do not do violence to the message itself.
- Cooperation: We will maintain an attitude of support and appreciation while working together on behalf of the common good. Our behavior will be consistent with our mission and core values as we strive to participate in a shared responsibility and shared leadership model.
- Harmlessness: We will strive never to compromise our core values and principles, and will maintain our nonviolent focus in all things.
- Clarity & Simplicity: We will maintain our focus as we keep things simple and work for the practical application of the vision and principles we share.
- Interconnectedness: We acknowledge that we live in a world of interconnected relationships; one world, and we take responsibility for the presentation and influence of our work. We will do what we can to support one another in our various areas of responsibility. It is our intention that all will experience success and be supported in their work.
- Inclusivity: We will endeavor to resolve all questions and challenges by taking a long view and making choices that meet the needs of all concerned to the best of our ability. When faced with a choice of focusing narrowly over expanding, we will include all in the process as we choose wisely and strive to create a world that works for everyone and is sustained as well.
- Understanding: We seek to work with loving understanding and a conscious realization of how we impact others and our environment, thus making wise choices.
- Honest Communications: We acknowledge that communication is key to manifesting peace, healthy relationships, and effective cooperation.
- Living a Culture of Peace: We will strive to live in a Culture of Peace based on the principles of nonviolence and cooperation.
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