What the guiding principles of the Red Cross mean for our workplace:

Humanity:

• We respect each child as an individual and seek to develop self-confidence, as well as understanding and acceptance.

• We respect and accept parents and colleagues as individuals. 

• We protect and respect the environment.

Impartiality:

• We do not discriminate on nationality, race, religion, social status or political views.

• In our centres we shape children’s lives as being part of a community based on equal opportunity.

Neutrality:

• We place trust in one another and abstain from any form of hostility. We work together to resolve conflict.

Independence:

• The Red Cross and Red Crescent are independent and self-reliant: our philosophy is built on these principles.

Free will:

• We are there for others out of our own free will and without seeking to derive any personal benefit.

Unity:

• We are committed to working constructively with one another and see creating a positive team spirit as everyone’s responsibility.

Universality:

• Everyone has the same rights and obligations to help one another.