Core-Values

Human Worth: We at the AWCPO support serving, standing up for, and advocating on behalf of marginalized individuals and groups and those impacted by poverty, crises, and exclusion. We also believe that all people are entitled to basic dignity and respect irrespective of their Color, Race, Religious beliefs, Gender and other distinguishing features. We value each person’s unique experiences and feelings and listen to everyone with empathy and respect, treating each person with kindness and dignity is paramount for us.

Non-Partisanship: We maintain political neutrality and independence, ensuring that our work is not influenced by political agendas or affiliations.

 Collaboration: We believe that working in collaboration with communities, regional civil society partners, peers, governmental institutions, donors and the public and private sectors maximizes the impact of AWCPO’s work.

Accountability and Transparency: Honesty and transparency in all of our interactions are what define our behavior and relationships with our stakeholders. We hold each other and ourselves responsible for upholding the greatest moral and professional standards. We look after the food, money, community and member trust, employee careers and well-being and other resources entrusted to us by the kindness of others.

Inclusivity: We pledge to uphold an inclusive, cooperative culture and treat everyone with respect in both our words and deeds. We pursue solutions to end the systemic and structural injustices that fuel food insecurity and strive for equity.