It is also a sign of credibility toward our partners in the southern hemisphere. This uniform and self imposed wage limitation also reflects that quality of life is not defined by material values alone. The principle of consensus counts very highly within our work group. Minority votes are taken seriously in every decision making process. Solidarity with coworkers characterises our work environment.
Strength comes from within .
The South Program offers the opportunity for volunteers doing development work to serve for a minimum of two years. These projects receiving financial support are located in Chile, Bolivia, Brasil, Niger, Chad, South-Africa, Dominican Republic, El Salvador and Nicaragua. The North Program offers individuals the opportunity to do peace work for either one or two years in industrialised countries. Experience gathered from the South Program shows that the northern countries must also develop a new lifestyle of solidarity. These community living groups are located in Switzerland , Belgium , and France .