Ethics & Statement of Values
Behind the Scenes
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It is critical to hold nonprofits accountable. It is important to develop effective codes of conduct and compliance programs, promote effective financial management, and institutionalize an ethical culture, in order to assure the ethical standards of the nonprofit organization. Pathways to Cross-Cultural Understanding (PCCU) is dedicated to helping facilitate an individual’s adjustment to learning, living, and working in a new country through sharing experiences and resources that promote cross-cultural understanding. Eventually PCCU want to create a harmonious society so that all kinds of people can be confident and happy living in North America. In order to fulfill this mission and vision, it is necessary to create a culture at PCCU that can guide employee behavior. Organizational culture is a vital and indispensable part of developing PCCU, and it is important for PCCU have a set of core values, beliefs, and behavioral guides. stakeholders such as clients and consumers.
Core Values
Respect
We respect all people and cultures and treat them with dignity. We respect differences and uniqueness no matter the country or culture of origin
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Diversity and Inclusion
We recognize all kinds of differences and embrace them, no matter the gender, language, culture, race, abilities, or appearances. We support ideas of equity and fairness for people of diverse backgrounds and strive to be inclusive.
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Integrity and accountability
We perform with the greatest sense of responsibility and sincerity. Our financial system is transparent, effective, and open. We respect honest disclosures of information. Our work is based on honesty and trust in our relationship with customers, participants, donors, and partners.
Excellence
We strive to maintain the highest standard of excellence in our service, performance, and programs. We will continue to work to become the best service provider for people who want to learn about cross-cultural issues.
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Innovative change
We continue to work to make the world a harmonious place by changing misconceptions of other cultures.
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Collaboration
We are open to collaborate with various divisions, institutions, and communities who have the same or similar vision and goals with us.
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Team spirit
We work as a team. We help each whenever needed and share our expertise with others to achieve our common goals.
Openness: We are open to creative and innovative ideas that can help advance our performance and goals.
Pathways to Cross-Cultural Understanding wants to spread our message of hope and compassion. We believe that a single action can make a difference in the community, and that collective action can greatly impact the world. Through advocacy and outreach activities, our team works tirelessly each day to contribute their part to the greater good.