The Ethical Code of SID-Israel

We are committed to upholding human rights, recognizing that all human beings are born free and equal.

We acknowledge the value and diversity of every individual and are committed to treating others with due regard for their rights, dignity, and integrity.

We are committed to acting without prejudice and unjust discrimination to promote fair and equitable access to resources and opportunities.

We are committed to acting while preserving the privacy of the populations in the areas of assistance and development, without exception, while maintaining confidentiality and protecting individual privacy with respect for personal space.

We respect the needs of vulnerable, marginalized, and disadvantaged populations, and encourage diversity and inclusion.

We are committed to working in collaboration with the local community in a respectful, fair, and equitable manner, without bias and without discrimination based on religion, race, gender, sexual orientation, nationality, or geographic area.

The setting of goals, planning, and conducting evaluations of activities will be done transparently and in collaboration with the target audience as much as possible.

We will do our utmost to work with local partners and to tailor our activities to the values, customs, and culture of the local community.

We are committed to preserving the dignity, privacy, and individual rights in all interactions with vulnerable populations, and will act to prevent any behavior that may cause harm or abuse of power and authority.

We are committed to not misusing our role or position to engage in sexual relations.

We are committed to refraining from bribery, offering bribes, and/or receiving any kind of benefits, in accordance with and subject to the provisions of the law.

We are committed to promoting activities that can reduce potential negative impacts on the social fabric, the economy, and the environment.

We are committed to engaging in activities that are not harmful while actively support society and the environment, aiming to enable sustainable development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

We are dedicated to minimizing the environmental impact of our actions and to choosing practices and solutions that reduce pollution, waste, and negative effects on the ecosystems in our areas of operation.

We are obliged to act in accordance with the requirements of the mandatory codes of conduct in our fields of activity, including development and humanitarian aid. Examples of mandatory codes of conduct in different fields of activity are the code of the Red Cross and the Red Crescent and the core values of Sphere [3]

We are committed to acting with integrity and honesty, guided by values and principles. In case of doubt or concern that a certain activity is prohibited by law or by mandatory codes of conduct, we will refrain from the activity until the matter is clarified with the appropriate party.

We are committed to collecting information and using it honestly and reliably and without fraud.

We protect, appreciate, and support our staff and volunteers, employing and managing them in a legal, efficient, and fair manner.

We are committed to providing a safe physical and emotional environment for our staff and volunteers. We adopt a "zero tolerance" approach to harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority, child exploitation, and modern slavery. This includes emotional abuse and harassment toward the organization's staff, clients, and the communities in which it operates.

We are committed to employing and engaging staff and volunteers with appropriate qualifications, without discrimination based on religion, race, gender, sexual orientation, age, or nationality.

We are committed to providing psychological and physical support to staff and volunteers in disaster areas, as needed.

We are committed to complying with the requirements of the law, including Israeli, local, and international law.

We are dedicated to operating within a framework of self-organization, independent governance, and proper administration, with accountability.

We will maintain discreet and secure internal reporting channels for community members, employees, and volunteers, allowing them to report any inappropriate conduct, ethical violations, or concerns about conflicts of interest.

We will avoid any activities that present a conflict of interest or raise suspicions of conflicts of interest, and we will conduct our actions in accordance with legal requirements or ethical behavior, in compliance with the strictest standards among them.

We are committed to properly managing funds and resources entrusted to us.

We are committed to using donation funds effectively and according to the purpose for which they were donated.

We are obliged to act with due disclosure in the reporting processes and to provide donors with an explanation of the use of funds.

We are committed to not accept any donation or financial support from companies or individuals whose main occupation is in conflict with our values pertaining to development and humanitarian aid. Therefore, in the process of requesting or accepting a donation, we will do our utmost to avoid organizations that operate in violation of the law in the areas of the environment, terrorism, human trafficking, child exploitation, and drug or weapons trafficking.