Guiding Values

Local communities should be the driving forces for their own social and economic development
Stability grows out of grassroots participation and inclusion
Capacity building and empowerment are key principles of sustainable development
Ensuring that women have a voice and equal access to community resources increases the likelihood of successful community development efforts
Marginalized people must be provided a space in the community development process
Leading by example supports community development efforts in fundamentally important ways
Working with multiple stakeholders increases communication and support for a community's development projects
Integrating appropriate technologies increases the likelihood of cost effective sustainable projects
Involving youth ensures that long-term community development initiatives have stronger roots

You are here