Core values

Humanitarian:

We believe in the provision of humanitarian assistance to people wherever it is needed to relieve suffering and sickness.

Professional:

Our staff, members and partners are professional people committed to providing high quality training and expertise in disaster relief and rehabilitation.

Impartial:

We work with people regardless of race, religion or political affiliation.

Inclusive:

We believe that partnerships with individuals, other organisations and communities promote creative and fruitful initiatives.

Impact:

We believe that people in communities and aid agencies should be empowered to develop skills for immediate and future disaster response.

Respect:

We believe people affected by any social or medical can and should be empowered to contribute to relief, rehabilitation and development efforts.