Our values

Built on the voluntary, compassionate commitment of Humanitarian action’s founders:

• We focus on extreme poverty: We are driven by a clear focus on eliminating poverty in the most vulnerable places and responding to humanitarian crises.
• We believe in equality: People are equal in rights and must be treated with respect and dignity.
• We listen: Listening and partnership are key to empowering the poorest and most vulnerable to transform their own lives.
• We respond rapidly: People affected by disasters are entitled to have their most basic needs met through rapid, effective, and principled responses.
• We are courageous: Taking necessary risks, balanced with sound judgement, allows us to work in the most challenging contexts.
• We are committed: Going the extra mile to support communities in times of need and in the face of very difficult operating environments.
• We are innovative: Finding effective solutions requires innovative thinking combined with a pragmatic approach.
• We are accountable: Accountability and transparency are central to all our actions and use of resources.