Ethical Guidelines for Communication in Religious Non-Profits: Development, Implementation, and Adaptation
Author: Dr. Anna Neya Kazanskaia
Publisher: NEYA Global Publishing
Article | NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies
Year: 2025
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5669-1676
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-eth-cm-rl-org-03
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About the Article
Developing and institutionalizing ethical communication guidelines is essential for religious non-profits seeking to maintain integrity, foster trust, and ensure accountability in their interactions. This article examines how such guidelines are created, contextualized, and sustained, emphasizing stakeholder engagement, integration of diverse religious traditions, and embedding within organizational policy and training.
Case studies from India, Kenya, Brazil, and the United States illustrate how guidelines are adapted to diverse socio-cultural and economic environments, particularly in low-resource settings where innovative approaches—such as mobile tools, visual learning, and local trainers—compensate for literacy and technological gaps. By situating communication ethics within Christian, Islamic, Buddhist, and Hindu traditions, the article highlights convergences around honesty, respect, fairness, and non-harm. The findings underscore that guidelines, when periodically reviewed and updated, not only safeguard credibility but also strengthen inclusivity, capacity-building, and sustainable development outcomes.
Key Topics
- Development of ethical communication guidelines
- Religious traditions and ethical values
- Implementation strategies in diverse contexts
- Training, leadership, and cultural sensitivity
- Case studies from global practice
- Continuous review and adaptation of guidelines
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Ethical Guidelines for Communication in Religious Non-Profits: Development, Implementation, and Adaptation. NEYA Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-eth-cm-rl-org-03
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