AMI ethics map

WHO WE ARE?

• With full dedication and commitment, we create projects to promote Polish culture abroad.
• We are proactive – we ask about needs and expectations.
• We are attentive to others.
• We are open to partnerships and networking.
• Working in collaboration with individuals and organisations, we stay focused on common goals and processes.
• We embrace and encourage diversity.
• We recognise the power of culture in building communities, fostering intercultural dialogue, and combating social exclusion.

HOW WE WORK?

• We conduct inclusive activities.
• We are guided by the principles of social justice.
• We operate at the highest level of our knowledge and competence. We fully dedicate ourselves to our work.
• We practice effective communication: we listen actively, take responsibility for our words, provide constructive feedback, avoid judgment, show empathy in conversations, and believe in the good intentions and sincerity of the speaker.
• We share resources and knowledge.
• We share and take responsibility for our actions.
• We design the processes we manage to include others and engage with the surrounding environment.
• We structure project frameworks to consider diverse target groups.
• We create an inclusive linguistic environment and believe in the value of transforming the culture of language.
• We look for ways to make our activities more accessible.
• We accept imperfection but do not accept mediocrity.
• We respect leisure time and the right to rest.
• We take care of our emotional, physical, and mental well-being, maintaining a healthy balance between work and personal life.
• We show respect for ourselves, one another, and our Partners.

HOW WE WORK TOGETHER?

• We ensure decent working conditions for everyone.
• We build relationships founded on trust.
• We do not tolerate any form of physical or psychological violence.
• We base our work on dialogue between AMI employees, cooperating individuals, organisations, partners, and external stakeholders.
• We show respect for ourselves and one another.
• When dealing with partners, we respect their time, resources, and needs, striving to build partnerships based on mutual respect and understanding.
• We do not tolerate discrimination or exclusion.
• We oppose any party exploiting its position when negotiating terms of cooperation.
• We prioritise collaboration over competition.
• In working together, we consider the abilities of diverse individuals and groups, as well as the barriers they may face.
• We recognise that people act, think, and feel differently, work at varying paces, and have differing capacities for action.
• We care for one another and our partners, fostering mutual understanding and open communication.
• We welcome collaboration with individuals regardless of their personal characteristics or views.