1 | We shall follow and advance the four principles of Grameen Bank --- Discipline, Unity, Courage and Hard work – in all walks of out lives. | ![Follow Grameen's Four Principles](http://www.joshuacuellar.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/16a-150x150.jpg) | |
2 | Prosperity we shall bring to our families. | ![Help Your Family Prosper](http://www.joshuacuellar.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/16b-150x150.jpg) | We should focus on bringing prosperity to our entire household and not just focus on our own needs. |
3 | We shall not live in dilapidated houses. We shall repair our houses and work towards constructing new houses at the earliest. | ![Maintain Your Home](http://www.joshuacuellar.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/16c-150x150.jpg) | We should maintain our houses and keep them in the best shape possible. |
4 | We shall grow vegetables all the year round. We shall eat plenty of them and sell the surplus. | ![Grow Your Own Vegetables](http://www.joshuacuellar.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/16d-150x150.jpg) | We should have vegetable gardens and compost heaps in our yards, patios, and balconies. We should also share with the neighbors. |
5 | During the plantation seasons, we shall plant as many seedlings as possible. | ![Sow Abundantly](http://www.joshuacuellar.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/16e-150x150.jpg) | We should produce as much food as possible in the small spaces we have. |
6 | We shall plan to keep our families small. We shall minimize our expenditures. We shall look after our health. | ![Grow Your Family Within Your Means](http://www.joshuacuellar.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/16f-150x150.jpg) | We should reproduce responsibly and make sure we can provide for each of our offspring. |
7 | We shall educate our children and ensure that they can earn to pay for their education. | | We should teach our children about financial management at a young age. They should work to put themselves through college as much as possible. |
8 | We shall always keep our children and the environment clean. | ![Maintain a Clean Environment](http://www.joshuacuellar.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/16h-150x150.jpg) | |
9 | We shall build and use pit-latrines. | ![Use Sanitary Restrooms](http://www.joshuacuellar.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/16i-150x150.jpg) | N/A |
10 | We shall drink water from tubewells. If it is not available, we shall boil water or use alum. | ![Drink Clean Water](http://www.joshuacuellar.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/16j-150x150.jpg) | N/A |
11 | We shall not take any dowry at our sons' weddings, neither shall we give any dowry at our daughters wedding. We shall keep our centre free from the curse of dowry. We shall not practice child marriage. | ![No Lavish Weddings](http://www.joshuacuellar.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/16k-150x150.jpg) | We should not have lavish weddings. |
12 | We shall not inflict any injustice on anyone, neither shall we allow anyone to do so. | | We should speak up and notify the authorities when someone does something wrong. |
13 | We shall collectively undertake bigger investments for higher incomes. | ![Grow With The Economy](http://www.joshuacuellar.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/16m-150x150.jpg) | We should constantly improve ourselves and find new ways to make contributions to improve the world. |
14 | We shall always be ready to help each other. If anyone is in difficulty, we shall all help him or her. | ![Help Each Other Out](http://www.joshuacuellar.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/16n-150x150.jpg) | |
15 | If we come to know of any breach of discipline in any centre, we shall all go there and help restore discipline. | ![Participate in Crime Prevention](http://www.joshuacuellar.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/16o-150x150.jpg) | We should work as a community to reduce crime and not tolerate criminal enterprises. |
16 | We shall take part in all social activities collectively. | ![Socialize In Person](http://www.joshuacuellar.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/16p-150x150.jpg) | We should encourage social gatherings such as picnics, family reunions, sports and family outings. |