Five Core Values?
Time Banks operate to facilitate exchanges that honour five core values:-
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We are all assets - every human being has something to contribute;
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Redefining work - rewarding the real work in our society by creating a currency which pays people for helping each other and creating better places to live;
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Reciprocity - giving and receiving are basic human needs which help to build relationships and trust with others
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Social Networks - building people's social capital is very important, belonging to a social network gives our lives more meaning;
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Respect- encouraging people to respect others in their community.
For more indepth information on these core values: - http://www.timebanks.org/social-justice.htm