OUR VALUES
Youth Without Borders focuses on empowering young people to work together to positively change their communities and beyond. We are a youth led, youth run organisation who believe in the power of diversity and the magic of project based collaboration. We provide support for young people to make their own ideas a reality and believe that through the power of partnership, the needs of young people can be met.
Integrity
Relates to the provision of safe environment in which young people can excel. We commit to always doing the right thing, not just the easiest thing. We will adhere to our statement of commitment at all times. That means we respond to wrong doing efficiently and comprehensively and own any mistakes made and commit to being better in future.
Leadership
Relates to ensuring that our leaders provide effective guidance and support to young people in our care. We aim to go above and beyond what is expected of us to be leaders in the space our organisation operates within. We constantly look to new ways to inspire and develop new and existing leaders within our organisation.
Social Justice
Relates to how human rights are manifested in everyday lives at every level of society. We strive to find new and innovative ways to create a more equitable society within the environment of our programs.
Respect
Refers to how respect is affordable to all stakeholders by reinforcing the value of respect in our training methods. We want all stakeholders to feel welcome in Youth Without Borders.
Diversity
Refers to ensuring we are cognizant of the diversity of our organisation. We know that diversity will require continued effort to maintain. We appreciate our differences and are most effective when we maintain a high level of diversity We are committed to meeting the varied needs of our volunteers and program participants (as much as possible) to ensure that no one faces insurmountable barriers to participation with Youth Without Borders.
Collaboration
Refers to working with and learning from the world around us to ensure that we are an efficient organisation that excels in providing opportunities for young people to lead, grow and learn in a safe environment.