Dutch Noahide Community Policy Plan 1. Mission and Goals Mission: The Dutch Noahide Community is committed to creating a vibrant and accessible community where the Noahide way of life is studied, shared, and practiced. We strive to educate and raise awareness about these universal principles, which serve as an ethical framework for a just and harmonious society. These universal principles are based on the Noahide Laws, which, according to Jewish tradition, are the seven universal laws given by God to Noah and his descendants (all of humanity). These basic laws comprise seven main groups: Prohibition of idolatry Prohibition of blasphemy Prohibition of murder Prohibition of sexual immorality Prohibition of theft Prohibition of eating the meat of a living animal Commandment to establish a legal system Goals: To establish an online learning platform with regular Zoom lessons provided by qualified (paid) instructors. To develop an online community via WhatsApp, an informative website, and an active Facebook group. Organizing in-person gatherings, ranging from small-scale events at board members' homes to larger public events. Spreading knowledge about ethical and moral issues from a Noahide perspective. 2. Target Group Primary: People who identify as Noahide or are interested in the Noahide way of life, regardless of religious or cultural background. Secondary: Communities and individuals open to interfaith dialogue and ethical collaboration. 3. Core Activities Education and Awareness-Raising: Lectures, workshops, and meetings on the application of Noahide laws in daily life. Networking: Creating platforms for connection and interaction between interested parties, both online and offline. Community Building: Supporting Noahides through joint learning and social activities. Publications and Media: Publishing books, articles, podcasts, and videos to raise awareness. 4. Structure and Organization Board: The board consists of at least three members. Currently, these are: Chair: Annemarie Laseur Secretary: Judith Vermeulen-van Kuijeren Treasurer: Dawied (Gerrit Douwe) Bakker Committees: Technical Project Manager: Boaz van Kuijeren Graphic Design and Website: Sarah (Swinda) Bakker Changes to the governance structure are decided upon in consultation and by democratic majority. Relationships: The community remains independent (unaffiliated) but connected (connected), and maintains open communication with other Noachide and Jewish organizations without formal affiliations. 5. Finances Income: Donations, fundraising, sales of study materials, and events. Management: Annual financial reporting by the treasurer. An external accountant is consulted if necessary. Spending: The foundation's assets are used for the aforementioned purposes to fulfill the foundation's mission. Consider: Online: programs such as Zoom, Canva, ChatGPT, and the website Events and meetings Lectures and workshops Teacher pay 6. Policy and Values Respect and inclusion: Everyone with a genuine interest in the Noahide way of life is welcome, regardless of origin or background. However, undesirable behavior can lead to exclusion. Evangelization from other religions is not permitted. Integrity and ethics: The actions of all involved must be in accordance with Noahide laws, with an emphasis on honesty and justice. 7. Evaluation and Sustainability Evaluation: We will regularly evaluate the organization's progress and take corrective measures as needed. This evaluation can be done by tracking membership numbers, monitoring the success of events, and monitoring the impact on the community. Sustainability: The foundation's activities should, in principle, contribute to the sustainability and long-term existence of the organization. This means that the foundation must focus its resources and efforts on initiatives that not only have short-term impact, but also continue to provide long-term value, so that the foundation can continue to achieve its objectives regardless of changing circumstances.