We are a signatory to the Federation of International Red Cross and Red Crescent Society's principles of conduct. Therefore:

• The Humanitarian imperative comes first.
• Aid is given regardless of the race, creed or nationality of the recipients and without adverse distinction of any kind. Aid priorities are calculated on the basis of need alone.
• Aid will not be used to further a particular political or religious standpoint.
• We shall endeavour not to act as instruments of government foreign policy.
• We shall respect culture and custom.
• We shall attempt to build disaster response on local capacities.
• Ways shall be found to involve programme beneficiaries in the management of relief aid.
• Relief aid must strive to reduce future vulnerabilities to disaster as well as meeting basic needs.
• We hold ourselves accountable to both those we seek to assist and those from whom we accept resources.
• In our information, publicity and advertising activities, we shall recognise disaster victims as dignified humans, not hopeless objects

For more details see: http://www.ifrc.org/publicat/conduct/code.asp