The Organization and it’s members shall operate and abide by the following core values:
- Mutual respect- Recognize the innate worth of all people and the value of diversity.
- Equity and Justice – Ensure equal opportunity for everyone irrespective of race, age, gender, sexual orientation, HIV status, color, ethnicity, disability and location or region.
- Honesty and Transparency – Be accountable at all levels for the effectiveness of their actions and open in their judgements and communications with others.
- Solidarity with the poor, powerless and excluded
- Courage of conviction – Be creative and radical, bold and innovative without fear of failure in pursuit of making the greatest possible impact on the causes of poverty.
- Independence from any religious or party – political affiliation.
- Humility in their presentation and behavior recognizing that they are part of a wider alliance against poverty.