Dignity
Our inherent value and worth as human beings.
DIGNITY....our inherent value and worth as human beings. We support the dignity of another when we look them in the eye, when we listen and seek to understand what they are saying; when we give them the means to be self-reliant and productive.
Our team members obtain informed consent from each individual before an interview takes place. Individuals dictate where their stories may be shared and what personal information they wish to keep private. In situations where the individual is at risk and/or wishes to remain anonymous, alias names are used and other identifying information is removed from interviews immediately after they are received by TSOS. We have also committed not to use refugee images or stories for fundraising purposes without explicit permission. Our top priority is to protect and honor the wishes of our interview subjects.