Mutual respect: Recognising the innate dignity and worth of all people and the value of diversity. Fairness, equity and justice: Ensuring that everyone, regardless of s*x, age, race, colour, class and religion, has equal opportunity for expression and for using their potential. Integrity: Honesty, transparency and accountability. We strive to be accountable for the effectiveness of our actions and
open in our judgement and communications with others. Solidarity: Connecting with poor and excluded people. We try to do everything in the interests of the poor, excluded and marginalised. Courage of conviction: Being creative and radical without fear of failure, in pursuit of the highest possible impact on the causes of poverty. Humility: Recognizing that we are part of a bigger fight against poverty and requiring our presentation and behavior to be modest. Respect for the rights of women and children: We believe in deliberately strengthening the capacity of women to meet their basic needs and to improve on their position, and have a strong commitment to the rights of children. Independence: As an organization we remain independent of any religious, party-politics or other partisan affiliation.
