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Core Principles
1
The humanitarian
The humanitarian imperative comes first.
2
Foreign Policy
We shall endeavor not to act as instruments of government foreign policy.
3
Political & Religious
Aid will not be used to further a particular political or religious standpoint.
4
The Culture & Custom
We shall respect culture and custom.
5
Disaster Response
We shall attempt to build disaster response on local capacities.
6
Relief Aid
Ways shall be found to involve programme beneficiaries in the management of relief aid.
7
Basic Needs
Relief aid must strive to reduce future vulnerabilities to disaster as well as meeting basic needs.
8
Resources
We hold ourselves accountable to both those we seek to assist and those from whom we accept resources.
9
Advertising Activities
In our information, publicity and advertising activities, we shall recognize disaster victims as dignified human beings, not hopeless objects.
10
Aid
Aid is given regardless of the race, creed or nationality of the recipients and without adverse distinction of any kind. Aid priorities are calculated on the basis of need alone.
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Our Values
We live by Our Values