Integrity
We strive to act honestly, ethically and responsibly.
Protecting lives. Restoring hope. Building resilient communities.
We believe sustainable development requires more than short-term assistance. Communities need systems that protect people from harm, strengthen psychosocial wellbeing, promote peaceful relationships, expand opportunities and increase resilience to social, economic and environmental shocks.
Our work therefore brings together protection, wellbeing, peace, opportunity, empowerment and resilience — working alongside communities rather than simply delivering interventions to them.
A safe, peaceful and resilient society where every child, young person, woman and vulnerable community has the opportunity to thrive.
To protect vulnerable children and communities, strengthen psychosocial wellbeing, promote peace and social cohesion, build climate resilience and create pathways to empowerment, opportunity and leadership.
Six commitments that shape our decisions, our partnerships, and the way we show up for communities.
We strive to act honestly, ethically and responsibly.
We approach vulnerable people and communities with empathy, dignity and respect.
We accept responsibility for our decisions, resources, commitments and results.
We seek to ensure that vulnerable and marginalized groups can participate meaningfully.
Every person should be treated with dignity, regardless of their circumstances.
We believe lasting change is stronger when communities and institutions work together.
Seven principles that shape how we design, deliver and learn from our work with communities.
We work with communities to understand their needs, vulnerabilities, strengths, aspirations and locally identified priorities.
We recognize the interconnected nature of protection, mental wellbeing, peace, livelihoods, empowerment and climate resilience.
Sustainable change requires collaboration among communities, government, civil society, donors, private-sector actors and development partners.
Our community engagement supports programming that is responsive to local realities and context.
We strengthen monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning across our programmes.
The protection, dignity and wellbeing of participants remain central to responsible programme implementation.
Our programme approaches can be strengthened, adapted and expanded through strategic partnerships and appropriate resources.