Vision

SBN is built upon 12 key principles that are the foundation of our global vision

Living and Working with INTEGRITY and COLLABORATION

INTEGRITY of intention, word and deed is of prime importance – we specify that any and every individual and/or organisation associated with SBN ‘walk their talk’ at all times

COLLABORATION rather than competition – SBN works with the new paradigm of the NEW 3C’s – Collaboration, Cooperation and Caring. The remaining window of opportunity to set humanity on a sustainable and equitable timeline for all future generations requires the adoption of the new 3C’s principles to succeed

Achieving SUSTAINABLE and EQUITABLE outcomes

The promotion of SUSTAINABLE outcomes on all levels of practice for creating an EQUITABLE, just and peaceable global community

LISTENING to young people

SBN is all about LISTENING to the voices of young people around  the world, as well as giving these young voices numerous platforms for expression. Listening is a vital key to communication and understanding and SBN is here to listen to young people

INSPIRING and EMPOWERING our future world leaders

INSPIRING positive thinking, speaking and action, even and especially in the face of our current global challenges is a vital step in creating positive change. SBN engenders the attitude that every challenge can be seen as either a stumbling block or a stepping stone, therefore every challenge we face offers the opportunity to build truly brilliant outcomes along the journey to a sustainable future

EMPOWERING young people to develop their full potential and pursue their passions as they step in to roles as powerful peer group, community and world leaders is at the core of SBN’s function and purpose

UNDERSTANDING, appreciation and INTEGRATION of cultural richness

UNDERSTANDING another person, community or nation’s point of view, unique qualities and cultural richness is vital for creating an equitable, peaceful and sustainable future

INTEGRATION and appreciation for the diversity and richness of all cultures comes from understanding the true value of our world’s cultures

SOLUTION BASED REPORTING of local and global issues

SBN sees SOLUTION based reporting as the crucial role the media must now play in creating sustainable and equitable outcomes. Whilst it is very important for young people to understand the challenges of our current times, focusing on what’s wrong, only creates more of the same. Solution based reporting is about examining the issues whilst also offering solutions, resources and benchmarks for creating the desired outcomes

Motivating and PROACTIVE media for long term positive change

Our current global challenges can be very overwhelming, especially for young people. At best fear is a poor short term motivational incentive and useless for creating long term positive change.  SBN aims at all times to motivate young people to be PROACTIVE about creating positive outcomes in all aspects of their lives by offering inspirational media and interactive programs to motivate long term positive change

Clear, heartfelt COMMUNICATION is the key to all good relationships

Now, more than ever before, we need individuals, communities and nations to be communicating clearly and from the heart. The world, and in particular mainstream media, is so full of  subterfuge, scaremongering and misinformation that it is challenging for young people to get a true compass ready to navigate their way through it all. SBN is dedicated to open, clear and heartfelt COMMUNICATION… Yes, heartfelt communication – for whilst the mind is often fooled, it is the heart that recognizes truth!