Our cultural cornerstones (core values) lay the foundation for what we care about most. They provide a common purpose that all internal stakeholders understand, work towards and live by. They are principles or standards of behavior that represent our highest priorities, deeply held beliefs, and fundamental driving forces.
Integrity
Integrity is our first core value and a foundation for others. We are committed to the fundamental values of honesty, trust, transparency, accountability, responsibility and stewardship. We demonstrate consistency between words and actions.
Professionalism
We are reliable and our work ethic is characterized by excellence in the execution of our duties, use of the most appropriate skills and competencies and conducts, behavior and attitudes that best serve the interests of our target groups.
Respect for all
We treat everyone that is staff, partners, donors, beneficiaries and other stakeholders with dignity and sensitivity. We view different cultures, ideas, faith communities and approaches as opportunities from which to build synergy, tap experience and promote talent.
Cooperation
Everybody has their own talents and abilities but we know that these are multiplied when we work together, understanding each other's expertise, respecting each other's contribution and challenging each other to achieve even more. This collaborative approach doesn't stop at the office door but extends into the way we work with communities and individuals, and with our partners, donors and supporters.
Equity
We are committed to overcoming prejudices and disadvantages and promoting fair and just access to resources and opportunities.
Volunteerism
We are inspired to meet the diverse emotional, physical and spiritual needs of people with compassion, grace, and an open heart. This cannot be achieved by paid work alone. We are called to be volunteers first and to nurture the sharing of talents and resources in our communities.
Solidarity
We consider solidarity as the most humane value in working with vulnerable and marginalized people. We encounter the poor, weak and vulnerable people without distinction limits or conditioning and promote chains of solidarity in our communities around them.