Core Values

Ecumenical Commission for Human Development vision and mission are founded on the belief that all human beings are created in God's image, as equals with the same basic rights and obligations. We are citizens of global community and our lives are bound together on mutual dependence. God calls us - regardless of our religion, gender, culture, ethnic origin or traditions – to work against the destructive forces, which threaten humanity and the whole creation.

We articulate this basic belief in five core values, which provide the foundation and give direction to our work. These values embody the vision of togetherness for love, peace, justice, solidarity and development in the country.

Compassion

We are committed to giving unconditional help to people in need. Compassion is inspired by God's unconditional love for all people, and manifested in Jesus Christ who calls upon people to express this love by providing service to others.

Justice

All people shall have an equal right to life, food, health, education, work, free religious expression and protection. Our understanding of justice is inspired by God's commandment that poor, destitute and oppressed shall have their fair share of God's gifts to humanity and how this commandment can be turned into reality.

Participation

Participation is the basic right of all human beings – individually, collectively and irrespective of gender, race and or religion. We aim to empower people to participate freely in social, economic and political development of their own society.

Responsible stewardship of God's creation

Responsible stewardship of God's creation is inspired by the belief that everything belongs to God and is embraced by His love. God has given the earth, nature and the environment to the whole of mankind. No one has the right to exploit these resources for their own greed. We believe that human beings have a duty to manage natural resources and the global environment in a sustainable and responsible way.

Peace

Peace is defined as a society in which individuals and groups can resolve their conflicts, or learn to live with them, without resorting to violence or the force of arms. This concept of peace is inspired by God's vision for humanity – a world in which swords are turned into plough shares and the poor and the oppressed have received justice.