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Youth Guardiansof Cultural Heritage and the Environment

Our approach

Listen. Learn. Then act, carefully.

A responsible approach matters as much as good intentions. These principles describe how the organization intends to work.

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Seven working principles

Listen and learn
Understand community interests and the relevant cultural and environmental context before acting.
Educate and inform
Share accurate, accessible information.
Encourage participation
Explore opportunities for meaningful involvement.
Collaborate responsibly
Seek appropriate cooperation where mutually agreed.
Respect culture and nature
Consider cultural sensitivity and environmental responsibility in every decision.
Review and improve
Evaluate activities where data is available and use lessons learned to improve future work.
Communicate transparently
Distinguish confirmed results from plans and aspirations.