VALUES

COLLABORATION… we use decision making processes, which encourage input from all involved to reach consensus before action is taken.

HONESTY AND TRUST … we believe that in order to work respectfully and together with each other and with young women, we must value and be honest to others and to ourselves; thereby building and maintaining trust in our relationships.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSIVENESS … we value the difference owned and experienced by all women from all cultures, religions, sexualities, classes, ages, abilities and ethnicity's. We will:

• value and honour difference;
• challenge dominant social structures which disadvantage minority groups;
• understand how class, gender and race issues in society affect the use and abuse of power.

PROCESS AND PRODUCT …we value and are committed to consistently seeking processes for working with each other and young women that are respectful, shared and inclusive, with the goal of reaching a desired outcome.

RESPECT and SAFETY … we value safe and respectful processes by:

• listening to young women and to each other and respecting their input and opinions.
• behaving in a supportive manner that encourages and cares for others.
• acting from a space of understanding and not making assumptions/judgments.

CREATIVITY … we are innovative in all aspects and levels of work within Zig Zag.

CHALLENGES …Zig Zag is prepared to assist young women in overcoming adversity and to view these challenges as a positive process that will lead to their empowerment..

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