Global Goodwill Ambassadors Foundation
GGAF Code of Ethics | Policies |
Terms of Service
Photo release disclosure
I hereby grant and authorize GGAF the right to take, edit, alter, copy, exhibit, publish, distribute, and make use of any pictures or video taken of me at events or those I submit to be used in and/or for legally promotional materials including, but not limited to, letters, flyers, posters, brochures, advertisements, fund-raising letters, annual reports, press kits, and submissions to journalists, websites, social networking sites, and other print and digital communications, without payment or any other consideration at events attended. This authorization extends to all languages, media, formats, and markets now known or hereafter devised. This authorization shall continue indefinitely. I understand and agree that these materials shall remain with GGAF and will not be returned. I hereby hold harmless and release GGAF from all liability petitions and causes of action which I, my heirs, representative, executors, administrators, or any other persons may make while acting on my behalf or on behalf of my estate. When photography, movies, marketing material, and other types of print are sent to GGAF via email, these may be used in the website, blog, articles, The Ambassador, marketing materials, and other social media websites.
We do not have Ambassadors under the age of 18. When parents or guardians send photos, you are giving your implied agreement for the use of said photos. Please do not send photos of underage children (18 and under) without permission from the school, parent, guardian, etc.
GGAF does not claim ownership of the materials you provide (including feedback and suggestions) or post, upload, input, or submit to any Services or its associated services for review by the general public or by the members of any public or private community, (each a "Submission" and collectively "Submissions").
However, by posting, uploading, inputting, providing, or submitting ("Posting") your Submission you are granting GGAF, its affiliated companies, and necessary sublicensees permission to use your Submission in connection with the operation of their Internet marketing (including without limitation, all GGAF Services), including, without limitation, the license rights to copy, distribute, transmit, publicly display, publicly perform, reproduce, edit, translate and reformat your Submission; to publish your name in connection with your Submission; and the right to sublicense such rights to any supplier of the Services. No compensation will be paid with respect to the use of your Submission, as provided herein. GGAF is under no obligation to post or use any Submission you may provide and GGAF may remove any Submission at any time in its sole discretion. By Posting a Submission you warrant and represent that you own or otherwise control all of the rights to your Submission as described in these Terms of Use including, without limitation, all the rights necessary for you to provide, post, upload, input or submit the Submissions.
If you do not agree with these terms, please inform those in charge of events before attending so ensure your photo will not be taken or used by submitting a letter stating such and also copy Lisa Jones via email at lisajones@globalgoodwillambassadors.org
GGAF takes your privacy seriously and takes all steps to prevent abuse. We are not responsible for unauthorized breaches and suggest everyone follows best practices for cybersecurity.
When on social media or websites, please follow best practices by keeping your internet security current. GGAF is only able to suggest that you visit trusted sites and cover your webcam when not in use.
Copyright Infringement:
Most of the photos placed on our website are provided by our members and/or those who wish to advertise their services when donating. GGA does not accept photos with a copyright unless the individual providing the copyright shows their "right" to use the said photo. It is up to all who contribute to ensure they have the proper license to release photos to GGA for use and these individuals are liable for any copyright infringement claim made. GGA will remove photos from our website and e-magazine if the copyright infringement claim is made and substantiated.
Please see the process for reporting copyright infringement here:
Because of the sensitive nature of volunteer work with the children we serve, please agree to the following statement:
The above information is true. I understand that providing false information is a sufficient basis for GGA to reject this application. I further understand that a background review may be done to confirm any of the information given in this application. I give permission for GGA to search for this information. GGA reserves the right to reject a candidate for any reason which our charity, in its sole judgment, determines may either affect the best interest of a child or our organization. Furthermore, GGA reserves the right to withhold the reason(s) for such refusal. In addition, it is forbidden for you to take any photos or videos of the GGA youth in our workshop without permission from GGA staff. You are also not allowed to publish any photos or videos without our permission. If we do give you permission, then you must share these materials with our organization.
LOGO USAGE: The use of the GGA logo must be approved by Lisa Jones before being used in any form including, but not limited to, flyers, websites, and promotional material.
Press releases should be approved by Lisa Jones before release.
Fundraising: All Fundraising efforts in the name of GGA are conducted by GGA through the website and other legal sources such as fundraising sites coordinated by and with express written permission by
Lisa Jones (President & COO). Raising funds in the name of GGA is prohibited due to legalities including nonprofit IRS guidelines.
Copyright Infringement:
Most of the photos placed on our website are provided by our members and/or those who wish to advertise their services when donating. GGAF does not accept photos with copyright unless the individual providing the copyright shows their "right" to use the said photo. It is up to all who contribute to ensuring they have the proper license to release photos to GGAF for use and these individuals are liable for any copyright infringement claim made. GGAF will remove photos from our website and e-magazine if the copyright infringement claim is made and substantiated.
Please see the process for reporting copyright infringement here:
Because of the sensitive nature of volunteer work with the children we serve, please agree to the following statement:
The above information is true. I understand that providing false information is a sufficient basis for GGAF to reject this application. I further understand that a background review may be done to confirm any of the information given in this application. I give permission for GGAF to search for this information. GGAF reserves the right to reject a candidate for any reason which our charity, in its sole judgment, determines may either affect the best interest of a child or our organization. Furthermore, GGAF reserves the right to withhold the reason(s) for such refusal. In addition, it is forbidden for you to take any photos or videos of the GGAF youth in our workshop without permission from GGAF staff. You are also not allowed to publish any photos or videos without our permission. If we do give you permission, then you must share these materials with our organization.
LOGO USAGE: The use of the GGAF logo must be approved by Lisa Jones before being used in any form including, but not limited to, flyers, websites, and promotional material.
Press releases should be approved by Lisa Jones before release.
Fundraising: All Fundraising efforts in the name of GGAF are conducted by GGAF through the website and other legal sources such as fundraising sites coordinated by and with express written permission by
Lisa Jones (President & CEO).
GGAF Logo Usage Authorization
When having events carrying the GGAF name, please download the Word doc or PDF prior to using our logo and send it to Lisa Jones. You will receive a response within 24-48 hours. Email to lisajones@globalgoodwillambassadors.org
Raising funds in the name of GGAF is prohibited due to legalities, including nonprofit IRS guidelines...
As the decision-making body at the highest level of organizational leadership, boards play a critical role in creating an organization that prioritizes, supports, and invests in diversity, inclusion, and equity.
Whether in the hiring of the executive, the determination of strategy, the allocation of resources, or the goal of serving the community, the board’s leadership on diversity, inclusion, and equity matters.
As Ambassadors of the public good, all social sector organizations, regardless of mission, are called on to embrace and celebrate our common humanity, and the inherent worth of all people. In doing so, we must also acknowledge that a climate of growing intolerance and inequity is a challenge to our democratic values and ideals. Divisions along economic, racial, religious, and political lines have created an increasingly polarized society in need of healing. And the complex issues and dynamics at the intersection of race, class, gender, and sexuality call for deeper thinking as we seek to understand each other.
We believe that social sector organizations are better able to do this work effectively and with authenticity when they are led by boards that are
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Diversity: The individual leaders who compose nonprofit boards are a reflection of an organization’s values and beliefs about who should be empowered and entrusted with its most important decisions. We believe that all social sector organizations can better achieve their missions by drawing on the skills, talents, and perspectives of a broader and more diverse range of leaders, and that the diversity of viewpoints that comes from different life experiences and cultural backgrounds strengthens board deliberations and decision-making.
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Incluvsity The most effective boards work to build a culture of trust, candor, and respect — none of which is possible without a culture of inclusion. Boards that cultivate an inclusive culture ensure that all board members are encouraged to bring their perspectives, identity, and life experience to their board service. An inclusive board culture welcomes and celebrates differences and ensures that all board members are equally engaged and invested, sharing power and responsibility for the organization’s mission and the board’s work.
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Equity-focused: Boards play a critical role in helping organizations understand the context in which they work and how best to prioritize resources and strategies based on that reality. An awareness of how systemic inequities have affected our society and those an organization serves enables boards to avoid blind spots that can lead to flawed strategies, and creates powerful opportunities to deepen the organization’s impact, relevance, and advancement of the public good.
We will rid ourselves of any kind of racism around the work as we become more unified and open our eyes to help those in need and learn to value all lives matter.
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GGAF is an equal opportunity organization and will not allow discrimination based upon age, ethnicity, ancestry, gender, national origin, disability, race, size, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or any other status prohibited by applicable law.
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Organizations must be willing and able to attest that they do not discriminate on any of the above grounds in order to receive resources from GGAF. External evidence, such as negative publicity or social media, that reveals such discrimination, hate speech, or disrespectful or bullying behavior, as determined by GGAF in its sole discretion, may be taken into consideration. GGAF reserves the right to refuse service to anyone for any reason at any time.
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Organizations will also be subject to eligibility requirements from donors who may require agreement to their own anti-discrimination policies.
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Child Protection | Safeguarding Policy
Global Goodwill Ambassadors Foundation (GGAF) believes that all children have value and worth.
We recognize and respect the rights of all children, and uphold the four core principles of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC): non-discrimination; respect for the right to life, survival, and development; promoting the best interests of the child; and respecting the views of the child.
GGAF is committed to the safeguarding of all children within our areas of programming, irrespective of ability, ethnicity, faith, gender, sexuality and culture.
We have zero-tolerance for child abuse, exploitation, neglect, or engagement of children in child labor by sta, volunteers, consultants, partner organizations, or anyone engaged by GGAF.
Everyone engaged with GGAF programs, including but not limited to employees, volunteers, consultants of GGAF and its program partners are prohibited from engaging in child abuse, exploitation, neglect, and child labor. This includes the online sexual exploitation of children, viewing child pornography, possessing child pornography, or paying for pornography. Sex with a child is prohibited, regardless of laws regarding the age of consent. Mistaken belief about the age of a child is not a defense.
Links to Third Party Sites
Links to Other Websites
This site contains links to other sites. Please be aware that we are not responsible for the privacy practices of such other sites. We encourage our users to be aware when they leave our site, and to read the privacy statements of each and every website that collects personally identifiable information. This privacy statement applies solely to information collected by this Website.
Anti-Harassment
GGAF is committed to an environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity and are free from all forms of harassment and discrimination. Any form of harassment, even when not unlawful or directed at a protected category, is prohibited and will not be tolerated. All GGAF Members and affiliates are required to follow this policy.
Reported or suspected occurrences of harassment or discrimination will be promptly and thoroughly investigated. Following an investigation, GGAF will promptly take any necessary and appropriate disciplinary action. GGA will not permit or condone any acts of retaliation against anyone who files or cooperates in the investigation of harassment or discrimination complaints.
The term “harassment” includes harassment based on any category protected by federal, state or local law, which may include, but is not limited to, unwelcome slurs, or verbal, graphic or physical conduct relating to an individual’s race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition (including, but not limited to, cancer-related or HIV/AIDS-related), genetic information, or sexual orientation.
Sexual harassment consists of unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature where:
• Submission to such conduct is an explicit or implicit term or condition of membership and any role within GGAF.
• Membership decisions are based on an potential member or current member for submission to or rejection of such conduct; or
• Such conduct unreasonably interferes with an individual or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive environment.
Complaint Procedure
GGAF provides members with a convenient and reliable method for reporting incidents of alleged harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. Any member who feels harassed or discriminated against is encouraged to immediately inform the alleged offender that the behavior is unwelcome. In many instances, the person is unaware his or her conduct is offensive, and this action alone may often resolve the problem. If the informal discussion with the alleged offender is unsuccessful in remedying the problem, or if you do not feel comfortable with such an approach, you should immediately report the conduct to Lisa Jones, CEO & President of GGAF at Lisajones@globalgoodwillambassadors.org
If someone wishes to make an anonymous complaint, they may do so. However, the scope of GGAF's investigation may be limited based on the information provided.
Confidentiality
All reports of alleged harassment, sexual harassment, or discrimination will be treated seriously. Confidentiality will be maintained to the extent possible. However, to conduct a thorough investigation, certain information may need to be disclosed to other individuals, including the alleged offender. Consequently, absolute confidentiality cannot be promised and cannot be guaranteed.
Investigative Procedure
Once a complaint of alleged harassment, sexual harassment, or discrimination is received, GGAF will begin a prompt and thorough investigation. The investigation may include interviews with all involved employees, including the alleged harasser, and any members who are aware of facts or incidents alleged to have occurred.
Following an investigation, GGAF will promptly take any necessary and appropriate disciplinary action. Disciplinary action will be taken if the investigation reveals that a member has acted in a manner that is not in alignment with the goals of this policy. GGAF may address any issue discovered during an investigation. This may include some or all of the following steps:
• Discipline the alleged harasser. This discipline may include written disciplinary warnings or loss of GGAF status.
Anti-Bullying
GGAF is committed to an environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity and are free from all forms of abusive conduct. Abusive conduct, or “bullying,” is the conduct of a GGAF member, Country Chair, Country Director, Global board, Executive Board of Directors, CEO, COO, and VPs with malice, that a reasonable person would find hostile, offensive, and unrelated to an employer’s legitimate business interests.
It includes unwelcome or unacceptable behavior including repeated infliction of verbal abuse, such as derogatory remarks, insults, epithets, verbal or physical conduct that a reasonable person would find threatening, intimidating, or humiliating, or the gratuitous sabotage or undermining of a person’s work performance and may be directed at an individual or a group. Bullying behavior is often persistent and part of a pattern, but it can also occur as a single incident if it is especially severe and egregious. It is usually carried out by an individual but can also be an aspect of group behavior. Some examples of bullying behavior are
•Belittling or disregarding opinions or suggestions;
• Manipulating the ability of someone to do their work (e.g., overloading, underloading, withholding information, setting meaningless tasks, setting deadlines that cannot be met, giving deliberately ambiguous instructions);
• Unfairly blaming for mistakes;
• Trivializing of work and achievements;
• Abusive and offensive language;
• Insults;
• Public humiliation in any form;
• Spreading rumour and innuendo;
• Unreasonable criticism;
• Deliberate exclusion;
• Name-calling;
• Threats of physical harm or other types of retribution
Bullying may be intentional or unintentional. However, it must be noted that where an allegation of bullying is made, the intent of the alleged bully is irrelevant, and will not be given consideration. It is the effect of the behavior upon the individual which is important.
GGAF encourages everyone to report any instance of bullying behavior. Reported or suspected occurrences of bullying will be promptly and thoroughly investigated. Following an investigation, GGAF will promptly take any necessary and appropriate disciplinary action.
GGAF will not permit or condone any acts of retaliation against anyone who files or cooperates in the investigation of bullying complaints.GGAF provides its members with convenient and reliable method for reporting incidents of alleged harassment, including sexual harassment and discrimination. Anyone who feels harassed or discriminated against should follow the complaint procedure as described in the Anti-Harassment policy.
Complaints and Whistleblower Policy
GGAF requires directors, officers, members, and volunteers to observe high standards of business and personal ethics in the conduct of their duties and responsibilities. As members and representatives of GGAF, we must practice honesty and integrity in fulfilling our responsibilities and comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
Reporting Responsibility: It is the responsibility of all directors, officers, interns, and volunteers to comply with the Code of Conduct and to report violations or suspected violations in accordance with this Whistleblower Policy.
No Retaliation: No person who in good faith reports conduct under this policy shall suffer harassment, retaliation, or adverse employment consequences. Any member who retaliates against someone who has reported conduct in good faith is subject to discipline up to and including removal of the GGAF designation. This Whistleblower Policy is intended to encourage and enable member and volunteers to raise serious concerns within GGAF prior to seeking resolution outside the organization.
Reporting Violations: This policy suggests that members interns and volunteers share their questions, concerns, suggestions, or complaints with someone who can address them properly. For example, an Executive Board Members in the best position to address an area of concern.
If any person knows of or has a suspicion about misconduct, dishonesty or fraud, the President/COO should be contacted. If the alleged wrongdoing concerns the COO, then The Chief Executive Officer should be contacted. If the alleged wrongdoing concerns the CEO, the Chair of the Board of Directors should be notified instead.
If the CEO, Chair, or other officers of GGAF receives information about the misconduct, dishonesty or fraud, they shall inform the Chair of the Board of Directors, who shall determine the procedure for investigating all credible allegations.
Investigation: GGAF's Investigation Procedure will be used as follows unless allegations of either fraud or sexual exploitation or abuse are present. In those cases, separate procedures are followed pursuant to those policies.
When GGAF receives a report of misconduct or suspected misconduct, an investigative team will be formed to decide whether to proceed to a full investigation or conduct a preliminary investigation to gather relevant data as to whether a full investigation should occur. At all times, the privacy and reputation of individuals will be respected. There will be no punishment or other retaliation for the reporting of conduct under this policy. If the person providing the information requests anonymity, this request will be respected to the extent that doing so does not impede any investigation.
Investigative Team: The investigative team will be made up of the COO and the relevant Country Director, If any conflicts of interest warrant removal, that investigative team member will be removed.
Investigation Plan: The investigative team is responsible for constructing a written investigation plan which addresses the background material to be collected, the witnesses to be interviewed, the potential use of interpreters, ongoing witness and complainant needs for referral, confidentiality with regard to the identity of the complainant, witnesses, and the subject, an evaluation of any conflicts of interest, a risk assessment for the investigation, and timeframes for each stage of the investigation to ensure that the investigation is completed at the earliest point possible without compromising the quality of the investigation.
Gather Background Material: Investigators shall consider what forms of evidence may exist and how to access it, including photos, emails, correspondence, voicemails, and screenshots of conversations.
Interview Witnesses: Investigators shall consider the order of witnesses to be interviewed, with the flexibility to the idea that one interview may reveal the identities of others who should be interviewed. Witnesses should be interviewed in the language of their choice, and the interview should be conducted in a safe and supportive environment with due care and awareness of guidance on interviewing particularly vulnerable people. The purpose of interviewing is to establish whether there has been a breach of the code of conduct, not to mediate between the subject and victim or debate the morality of the subject’s actions.
Reporting: The investigation team shall write an investigation report containing the following elements, and absent any conflict of interest, shall present the report to the decisionmaker. The COO is the decisionmaker in most non-fraud investigations. In investigations containing allegations of fraud, the Board of Directors will be the decisionmaker. If the COO is the subject of the investigation, the Board of Directors shall be the decisionmaker.
• Introduction This section shall include the name and title of investigators, the name of the subject(s), a statement of confidentiality, the date, the scope of the investigation (how many complainants, witnesses, subjects), location of investigation, nature of the complaint and what elements are to be proven, and any impediments faced by the investigative team.
• Executive Summary This section includes an overview of the investigation from the beginning to the report.
• Findings This section should analyze each complaint separately if more than one, and summarize the evidence for each complaint, including interviews and documentary evidence. The section should state the evidence impartially whether it supports or refutes the complaints.
• Conclusions & Recommendations This section should state the recommendations of the investigative team for each complaint. If substantiated by reasonable inference, the investigative team should recommend appropriate disciplinary action. If unsubstantiated by insufficient or unclear evidence, disciplinary actions should not be taken, though training or supervision may be recommended if there is an indication of poor practice or negligence that does not rise to the level of abuse or exploitation. If the investigative team finds evidence to suggest that the complaint was a malicious complaint, appropriate disciplinary action should be taken against the complainant. This section should also address any risks or concerns about retaliation against the complainant or witnesses with concrete plans to monitor or protect the complainant or witnesses. If the subject leaves the organization during the investigation, the team should continue any investigations of serious allegations and add a note to file. Finally, this section should contain an analysis of the adequacy of the organization’s response to the allegation and allegations in general.
Outcomes
After a disciplinary decision has been made, the investigation team should memorialize the decision. All individuals with documents pertaining to an investigation will ensure that such documents are preserved securely and have been provided to the lead internal investigator.
This information should also be included in an annual report for internal use including the number of reported incidents, actions taken, and how GGAFis continually strengthening its safeguarding system.
Communication
Throughout this process, GGAF will keep complainants, witnesses, and subjects informed on relevant aspects of the investigation process by determining a specific investigative team member to be responsible to share information as part of the investigation plan. The outcomes should be made available to the survivor and the subject at the conclusion of the investigation.
Use of Photography
When photography, movies, marketing material, and other types of print are sent to GGAF via email, these may be used in the website, blog, articles, The Ambassador, and possible marketing materials. We do not have Ambassadors under the age of 18. When parents or guardians send photos, you are giving your implied agreement for use of said photos. Please do not send photos for underage children (18 and under) without permission from the school, parent, guardian, etc.
Illegal Use
You shall not (directly or indirectly): (i) decipher, decompile, disassemble, reverse engineer or otherwise attempt to derive any source code or underlying ideas or algorithms of any part of the Website.
You shall not: (i) take any action that imposes or may impose (as determined by GGAF's sole discretion) an unreasonable or disproportionately large load on GGAF’s (or its third-party providers’) infrastructure; (ii) interfere or attempt to interfere with the proper working of the Website; (iii) bypass, circumvent or attempt to bypass or circumvent any restricted access to the Website (or other accounts, computer systems or networks connected to the Website); (iv) run any form of auto-responder or “spam” on the Website; (v) use manual or automated software, devices, or other processes to “crawl” or “spider” any page of the Website; (vi) frame, scrape, data-mine, extract or collect the harvest or scrape any content from the Website in any form and by any means; or (vii) otherwise take any action in violation of the Terms of Use.
Formal Complaint
All formal complaints must be written to our legal representation to info@globalgoodwillambassadors.org
The information sent must be accompanied by supporting evidence.
The complaint must contain your first, last name, and email address. All complaints are taken seriously and will be investigated and appropriate action as necessary.
Please ensure you send solid information to support the claim and to list all parties involved in the incident.
Complaints that do not contain a complete explanation and supporting evidence will not be ammissable.
Cancellation of Membership
At times, when individuals break our Code of Ethics, they are removed from our organizational roster and removed from our GGAF groups. We also have people who resign as a volunteer, from time to time, and when this happens the individual is removed from our GGAF groups and roster. GGAF reserves the right to revoke a membership at any time. If negative or unlawful information is given, GGAF will immediately revoke membership until it is proven by said individual that he/she is innocent of all charges. It is the member or non-member to prove that the information provided is false.
Anyone who resigns due to lack of time, personal reasons, etc., may reapply as a member if they feel they have time to participate. Anyone with a role such as chair, will not be reinstated as a chair.
Our Committment to Our Donors
We will not sell, share or trade our donors' names or personal information with any other entity, nor send mailings to our donors on behalf of other organizations.
This policy applies to all information received by Global Goodwill Ambassadors Foundation, both online and offline, on any Platform ("Platform", includes the GGAF website and mobile applications), as well as any electronic, written, or oral communications.
To the extent that any donations are processed through a third-party service provider, our donors’ information will only be used for purposes necessary to process the donation.
GGAF Learning Institute Courses
Many of our course certificates are automatically generated upon completion of the course. We often share certificates of completion via social media and through our e-magazine, The Ambassador.