WE ENDEAVOR TO LIVE AND WORK BY THE FOLLOWING PRINCIPLES:
to work in collaboration with the Malagasy Department of Justice to improve the prison conditions in Madagascar
to encourage and empower the prison officials to implement the existing laws and international treaties related to the criminal justice system especially as regards to lengthy pre-trial detention practices, lack of food security, sub-human living conditions, and inadequate medical care
to spread awareness about the prison conditions and empower the local communities to become involved
to collaborate with any other organizations with similar interests and goals
to engage with prison authorities compassionately and empathetically, aiming to minimize defensiveness and maximize mutual cooperation between members of the criminal justice system from top to bottom
We aim to follow “best practices” for financial transparency and accountability, not only keeping proper external audits , but being meticulous with internal accounting systems. Implementing strong internal and external accounting checks and balances is the kindest way to engage trusting and humanizing relationships with everyone involved. It encourages mutual respect and open conversations.
engage an outside bookkeeper to double check vouchers and bills and keep a watchful eye out for inconsistencies
hire an external auditor to submit financial and progress reports on a project to project basis
publish all financial and progress reports on this platform
make sure funds end up in the right hands and are used for intended purposes
through spot checks, and engaging those with no potential conflict of interest to oversee the dispersal of funds
keep track of materials coming in and out
double and triple check project estimates
submit yearly tax forms to the IRS
Our hope is that when the prisoners are discharged, that they will never return. Rather, they will leave empowered and humbled by a grateful awareness that loving one’s self and one’s neighbor is their birthright and that their innate wisdom will guide their future decision-making.
We are a small team of five, working on a consensus basis as equal decision-makers, asking for outside guidance as needed. We offer complete transparency with our donors, and promise to keep in good communication with them as needed. Mutual respect is the foundation of our relationships both within Moringa Inc and with our donors and subscribers. An attitude of open-heartedness, curiosity, gratefulness and humility are the keys to doors opening and miracles happening.