Core Values
Our work is guided by four core values:
- Going beyond compassion: Successfully addressing global health challenges requires diligence and accountability. By being aware of local cultural norms and partnering with model health organizations, we can make a real impact.
- The dignity and assets of all people in our global community: We value the contributions that all people, whether a health worker in rural Ghana, a community organizer in an Indian slum, or a student on a college campus in the US, can make to global health. We partner, for example, with health organizations that empower community members and give them a role in the decision-making process of important activities. It is precisely because people's assets are neglected and ignored in today's world that we believe we have a responsibility to act.
- Pragmatic idealism: We match our passion and energy with critical reflection and strategic thinking that will advance our work. By evaluating our projects and reflecting on past experiences, we make choices that are rooted in our mission and vision.
- Collaboration: We see partnership as a powerful mechanism to change the world. By building common understanding and sharing resources between individuals and organizations, we can optimize our work in global health.
