Kwaray User Values and Commitments Agreement
Welcome to Kwaray's vibrant community of rising faith leaders. This agreement outlines the values and commitments that all users must adhere to, ensuring we maintain a safe, inclusive, and enriching environment for all members.
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: Users 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: Users 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: Users 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: Users 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: Users 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: Users will contribute to and support a participatory and collaborative learning experience.
DEGREE PATHWAY STACKABILITY
Definition: Offer accredited micro-credentials that build towards master degrees.
Commitment: Users will engage with stackable learning pathways to enhance social transformation skills.
Learning Models
SELF-PACED LEARNING
Commitment: Users will engage with on-demand learning resources and participate in asynchronous community engagement.
GROUP-BASED LEARNING
Commitment: Users will engage with experienced facilitators in workshops, group projects, and live events to foster deep peer connections.
COMMUNITY-BASED LEARNING
Commitment: Users will participate in and promote peer engagement opportunities, encouraging a community of mutual inspiration and growth.
CREDENTIALED LEARNING
Commitment: Users will pursue the micro-credential-to-degree pathway, supporting the socialization and gamification of academic and community achievements.
Community Guidelines
RESPECT AND KINDNESS
Treat every member with empathy and avoid discrimination.
Commitment: Users will uphold respect and kindness in all interactions.
Commitment: Users will uphold respect and kindness in all interactions.
OPEN-MINDED DIAGLOGUE
Embrace diverse perspectives and engage constructively.
Commitment: Users will foster open-minded discussions.
Commitment: Users will foster open-minded discussions.
SUPPORTIVE PRESENCE
Offer encouragement and celebrate achievements.
Commitment: Users will maintain a supportive environment.
Commitment: Users will maintain a supportive environment.
MINDFUL COMMUNICATION
Use respectful language and avoid offensive remarks.
Commitment: Users will promote mindful communication.
Commitment: Users will promote mindful communication.
SHARING AND COLLABORATION
Share knowledge and collaborate on initiatives.
Commitment: Users will encourage collaboration and resource sharing.
Commitment: Users will encourage collaboration and resource sharing.
RESPECT FOR PRIVACY
Respect privacy and confidentiality.
Commitment: Users will protect members' privacy.
Commitment: Users will protect members' privacy.
COMMITMENT TO LEARNING
Focus on learning, growth, and transformation.
Commitment: Users will avoid content that detracts from the community's purpose.
Commitment: Users will avoid content that detracts from the community's purpose.
RESPONSIBLE GUARDIAN
Report violations and trust the moderation process.
Commitment: Users will report issues and support fair moderation.
Commitment: Users will report issues and support fair moderation.
CONTINUAL GROWTH MINDSET
Commit to personal and community growth.
Commitment: Users will support continuous learning and adaptation.
Commitment: Users will support continuous learning and adaptation.
ADVOCATE FOR COMMUNITY
Represent the community positively.
Commitment: Users will uphold and promote the community's values.
Commitment: Users will uphold and promote the community's values.
Conclusion
By agreeing to these terms, users commit to upholding these values and commitments, ensuring the collective success and positive impact of the Kwaray community.