tHE Future Starts Here.
We lead the say by taking a stand for ethics, values and clean living.
Click on the links below to read your commitment form and then sign up to become a Member
Organisations like Unashamedly Ethical are essential because we champion integrity and accountability in a world where ethical standards can often be overlooked. We provide a framework for individuals and organisations to commit to ethical behaviour, fostering trust and responsibility. By promoting a culture of ethics, we inspire positive change, reduce corruption, and enhance the well-being of communities.
Our existence ensures that ethical values remain a priority, encouraging everyone to uphold principles that lead to a fairer, more just society.
- At Unashamedly Ethical, we believe that making a personal pledge to uphold moral principles is a significant and life-changing decision for a number of important reasons:
Committing oneself publicly expresses one’s beliefs and goals. It’s a means of making oneself answerable to the larger community as well as to one’s own morals. When people make a public commitment to respecting ethical norms, it serves as an apparent demonstration of their dedication to ethical behavior and strengthens their desire to act with integrity. - We fosters a sense of personal responsibility. We lead a proactive stance in building a culture of integrity where ethical considerations become a fundamental part of daily decision-making. It empowers individuals to take ownership of their ethical journey and encourages them to consistently reflect on their behavior.
- We create and develop networks to leverage relationships. When one person takes a stand for ethics, it often inspires others to do the same. This collective commitment can lead to a significant positive impact, promoting a culture where ethical behavior is the norm rather than the exception. As more people commit to these values, the influence grows, fostering environments where trust, respect, and fairness thrive.
- A commitment contributes to overall societal well-being. Ethical behavior promotes justice, equity, and respect within communities. By committing to ethical values, individuals help build a more just and equitable society. We support individuals with a clear set of values, creating a culture where ethical behavior is celebrated and reinforced, benefiting society as a whole.
Unashamedly Ethical Commitments
Youth Commitment
I strive to commit:
- to tell the truth.
- to honour my parents, and to respect my teachers.
- to stay pure in all my relationships.
- to do what is right even when my friends do not do so.
- to be unselfish, and to treat people like I want to be treated.
- to stay free from alcohol and drugs.
- to refuse to cheat on any exams or tests.
- to do my work wholeheartedly.
- to serve the poor in my community.
- to collaborate with my peers to impact our community and nation.
Government/ Political Organisational Commitment
As a government or political organisation, we strive to commit:
- to be honest and ethical in all our dealings.
- to provide efficient, economic and effective public service delivery in an impartial and fair manner.
- to refuse to elicit, accept or pay any bribes, and to encourage others to do the same.
- to expect our members to disclose all personal or family financial interests which may affect their decision making.
- to negotiate all government contracts with the utmost integrity.
- to report fraud, corruption, nepotism, maladministration and other offenses.
- to ensure transparency, accountability and fair administrative action by providing the public with timely, accessible and accurate information.
- to invest in the betterment of our employees and elected officials by good human resource management.
- to pursue the transformation of our sphere of influence and expertise in the public service.
- to collaborate with our peers to impact the world positively.
Non-Profit Organisation Commitment
As a Non-Profit Organization, Non-Governmental Organization, Foundation or Trust, we strive to commit:
- to be honest and ethical in all our dealings.
- to provide effective, efficient and economical services and products in line with our registered purpose, and to do so while treating our clients with dignity and respect.
- to submit ourselves to just and ethical governing authorities.
- to refuse to elicit, accept or pay any bribes, and to encourage others to do the same.
- to collaborate with our peers to impact our community and nation.
- to negotiate all contracts with the utmost integrity, and to honour all our creditors.
- to be entirely truthful about our organization and its activities in communications intended to raise funds.
- to provide all stakeholders with timely, accessible and accurate information.
- to utilize funding received, and income generated, according to donor intent and in line with the purpose of the organization.
- To pay reasonable salaries and wages, and to demand reasonable working hours, within reasonable working conditions.
Individual Commitment
I strive to commit:
- to be entirely truthful in all I say.
- to be faithful to my family relationships.
- to do nothing out of selfish ambition or conceit, but to look out for the interests of others.
- to refuse to elicit, accept or pay any bribes and to encourage others to do the same.
- to be diligent without being harsh and striving to be just and fair.
- to be a peacemaker.
- to do my work wholeheartedly.
- to submit myself to just and ethical governing authorities.
- to remember the poor by investing generously and sacrificially in the broader community.
- to collaborate with my peers to impact our community and nation.
Business/ Organisation Commitment
As a business / organisation we strive to commit:
- to be honest and ethical in all our dealings.
- to provide efficient, economic and effective products and services in an impartial manner.
- to provide all stakeholders with timely, accessible and accurate information.
- to refuse to elicit, accept or pay any bribes and to encourage others to do the same.
- to negotiate all contracts with the utmost integrity.
- to pay taxes and to honour all our creditors.
- to pay reasonable salaries and wages.
- to submit ourselves to just and ethical governing authorities.
- to remember the poor by investing generously and sacrificially in the broader community.
- to collaborate with our peers to impact our community and nation.