Philosophy Statements

Our Philosophy Statements describe the values upon which La Fraternidad was predicated. They are statements of our fundamental beliefs and goals.

FRATERNIDAD
We believe Fraternidad, the embodiment of unity, friendship, and spirit, is the ideal that should guide our actions both as an organization and as individuals.

ETHICS
We believe dignity, integrity, honor, pride, and respect are the foundation upon which we develop La Fraternidad. They are the criteria against which potential and current Hermanos are judged.

IDENTITY
We believe a strong personal identity is the understanding and acceptance of one’s self. La Fraternidad shall engender in each Hermano a sense of self worth by providing an atmosphere in which he can express, share, and explore his beliefs, thoughts, and feelings.

CULTURA
We believe cultura links us with our past, defines our present, and provides direction for our future. La Fraternidad shall encourage each Hermano to learn, maintain, and promote the richness of all our histories, languages, and traditions.

SACRIFICE
We believe sacrifice is the giving of oneself for the benefit of others. It is essential for the improvement of our community. La Fraternidad has far reaching goals for the general good, and we expect each Hermano to give as much of himself necessary to achieve those goals.

SCHOLARSHIP
We believe scholarship enhances our understanding of ourselves and the world around us, improves our ability to understand societal problems, and aids in the development of solutions to those problems. Therefore, La Fraternidad shall stress that each Hermano strive to excel academically and continue to learn from those around us.

LEADERSHIP
We believe leadership provides a focus for a cause or idea through exemplary behavior and actions, which serves as the inspiration for others. La Fraternidad shall tap the synergies among an Hermano’s personal conduct, identity, cultura, and academic achievement to encourage leadership development.

EMPOWERMENT
We believe empowerment is the simultaneous realization of one’s role as a leader and the undertaking of the goals one must accomplish. La Fraternidad shall provide, develop, and implement the tools for empowerment.

SOCIAL INTERACTION
We believe social interaction among people provides a basis for the exchange of ideas and experiences that in turn provide a common ground upon which individuals can work toward the attainment of overlapping goals. La Fraternidad shall foster relationships among individual Hermanos, La Fraternidad, and the general society.

COMMUNITY SERVICE
We believe every individual ought to positively affect society. La Fraternidad shall devote itself to serving the community.

EDUCATION
We believe educating others is essential in order for society to flourish. People must develop their potential and participate fully in society. La Fraternidad, in an effort to educate others, shall support and undertake formal and informal projects to educate others.

EQUALITY
We believe that society does not offer everyone equal economic and political opportunities. La Fraternidad shall address this issue by directing the disadvantaged, particularly Latinos, to existing opportunities and creating new ones.

 

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