Community Guidelines
These guidelines outline the mission, vision, values, and commitments that all organizations must adhere to, ensuring we maintain a safe, inclusive, and enriching environment for all members, supporting the collective success and positive impact of the Kwaray community.
Mission and Vision
Mission: Kwaray exists to unleash the potential of rising faith leaders as they discover their purpose and take action.
Vision: To see a fearless generation of rising faith leaders take on the challenges of a new era.
Core Values
CONNECTION
Definition: Foster a strong sense of belonging, safety, and shared purpose through open communication, active listening, and celebration of diversity.
Commitment: Collaborator organizations will encourage and facilitate connections among members, promoting mutual understanding and empathy.
TRUST
Definition: Build communities on integrity, honesty, and reliability, enabling risk-taking and interdependence.
Commitment: Collaborators will act with integrity, maintain honesty, and support the collective, ensuring a dependable and trustworthy environment.
BREAKTHROUGH
Definition: Embrace innovation, challenge the status quo, and encourage a growth mindset to drive progress.
Commitment: Collaborators will promote innovative thinking, support transformative advancements, and help overcome obstacles.
COURAGE
Definition: Empower individuals to confront challenges, speak up for what is right, and take bold steps towards positive change.
Commitment: Collaborators will encourage courageous actions and support individuals stepping outside their comfort zones.
MARGINALIZED COMMUNITY CENTEREDNESS
Definition: Design the platform by and for marginalized voices.
Commitment: Collaborator organizations will prioritize the inclusion and amplification of marginalized voices in all initiatives.
DISTRIBUTED EXPERIENCE
Definition: Create a learning environment where everyone participates as a learner and a content creator.
Commitment: Collaborators will contribute to and support a participatory and collaborative learning experience.
DEGREE PATHWAY STACKABILITY
Definition: Offer accredited micro-credentials that build towards master's degrees.
Commitment: Collaborators will develop and promote stackable learning pathways to enhance social transformation skills.
Learning Models
SELF-PACED LEARNING
Commitment: Collaborators will provide on-demand learning resources and design content that stimulates asynchronous community engagement.
FACILITATED LEARNING
Commitment: Collaborators will engage experienced facilitators to lead workshops, group projects, and live events, fostering deep peer connections.
PEER-TO-PEER LEARNING
Commitment: Collaborators will design and promote peer engagement opportunities, encouraging a community of mutual inspiration and growth.
CREDENTIALED LEARNING
Commitment: Collaborators will support the micro-credential-to-degree pathway, facilitating the socialization and gamification of academic and community achievements.
Community Guidelines
1. RESPECT AND KINDNESS
Treat every member with empathy and avoid discrimination.
Commitment: Collaborators will uphold respect and kindness in all interactions.
Commitment: Collaborators will uphold respect and kindness in all interactions.
2. OPEN-MINDED DIALOGUE
Embrace diverse perspectives and engage constructively.
Commitment: Collaborators will foster open-minded discussions.
Commitment: Collaborators will foster open-minded discussions.
3. MAINTAIN A SUPPORTIVE ATMOSPHERE
Offer encouragement and celebrate achievements.
Commitment: Collaborators will maintain a supportive environment.
Commitment: Collaborators will maintain a supportive environment.
4. MINDFUL COMMUNICATION
Use respectful language and avoid offensive remarks.
Commitment: Collaborators will promote mindful communication.
Commitment: Collaborators will promote mindful communication.
5. SHARING AND COLLABORATION
Share knowledge and collaborate on initiatives.
Commitment: Collaborators will encourage collaboration and resource sharing.
Commitment: Collaborators will encourage collaboration and resource sharing.
6. PROTECTING PRIVACY
Respect privacy and confidentiality.
Commitment: Collaborators will protect members' privacy.
Commitment: Collaborators will protect members' privacy.
7. MAINTAINING A POSITIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
Focus on learning, growth, and transformation.
Commitment: Collaborators will avoid content that detracts from the community's purpose.
Commitment: Collaborators will avoid content that detracts from the community's purpose.
8. REPORTING AND MODERATION
Report violations and trust the moderation process.
Commitment: Collaborators will report issues and support fair moderation.
Commitment: Collaborators will report issues and support fair moderation.
9. CONTINUAL LEARNING AND GROWTH
Commit to personal and community growth.
Commitment: Collaborators will support continuous learning and adaptation.
Commitment: Collaborators will support continuous learning and adaptation.
10. UPHOLDING THE COMMUNITY'S REPUTATION
Represent the community positively.
Commitment: Collaborators will uphold and promote the community's values.
Commitment: Collaborators will uphold and promote the community's values.