Transparency and Accountability in Ethical Communication for Religious Non-Profits
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-04
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Transparency and accountability are essential principles of ethical communication in religious non-profits, underpinning legitimacy, stakeholder trust, and organizational credibility. This article examines how openness in reporting and responsibility in decision-making foster trust, encourage participation, and prevent misinformation, while also addressing the challenges of limited resources, cultural differences, and technological barriers. Drawing on case studies from Uganda, India, Brazil, Kenya, and Indonesia, it demonstrates how faith-based organizations adopt context-sensitive strategies—such as plain-language communication, multi-channel dissemination, regular reporting, and whistleblower policies—to embed transparency and accountability into practice. The findings highlight that these principles are not only ethical imperatives but also practical governance tools that strengthen inclusivity, sustainable trust, and community participation.
Key Topics
- Transparency as an ethical imperative
- Accountability mechanisms in governance
- Challenges to open communication
- Strategies for low-resource contexts
- Case studies from global practice
- Building sustainable trust in diverse communities
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Transparency and Accountability in Ethical Communication for Religious Non-Profits. NEYA Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-eth-cm-rl-org-04
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