• The humanitarian imperative comes first.
  • Aid is given regardless of race, creed or nationality of the recipients without any distinction of any kind. Aid priorities are calculated on the basis of need alone.
  • Aid will not be used to further a particular political or religious standpoint.
  • We shall endeavor not to act as instruments for government foreign policy.
  • We shall respect culture and custom.
  • We shall attempt to build disaster response on local capacities.
  • Ways shall be found to involve programme beneficiaries in the management of relief aid.
  • Relief must strive to reduce future vulnerabilities to disaster as well as meeting basic needs.
  • We hold ourselves accountable to both those we seek to assist and those from whom we accept resources.
  • In our information, publicity and advertising activities; we shall recognize disaster victims as dignified human’s not hopeless objects.
  • Universal sentiment: All beings are an integral part of life on our planet earth and should be treated with compassion and respect.
  • Action inspired by love.
  • Ability to be all-inclusive so that everyone feels that he or she has a role to play in development. In short all should move in union in the sprit of moving together.
  • Ability to overcome selfish tendencies and to identify with the other.
  • Willingness to fight for justice, to be an active part of the movement to create a just society free from exploitation.
  • Becoming an example by practice.