Core Values

• We believe that every person can make a valuable contribution to society.  And we believe that women are equal partners in any decision-making process.
• We believe that people in the community know best.  They are the most knowledgeable experts at defining their priorities, assessing their needs and developing solutions.
• We believe in providing support and encouragement to individuals with the motivation and vision to be leaders in their community.
• We believe in the importance of preserving and respecting local culture and we strive to be sensitive and fair in our work.
• We believe in quality, not quantity.  Although our programs are small, we believe their impact can be large and far-reaching.
• We believe that sustainability, positive change and durable solutions take time – we are patient.

Our operating principles

• We will measure our success by the quality of life in the communities we serve.
• We will be flexible and collaborative in our approach.  We will evaluate feedback on a regular basis to ensure the relevance and effectiveness of our programs.
• We will partner with local groups and individuals so that our work remains grounded at the community level.  We will value the trust placed in us by these partners.
• We will enhance the effectiveness of our programs by partnering with organizations whose work complements our own.
• We will ensure that there is continuous involvement from the community at every stage of our programs.
• We will not have any religious, political or governmental affiliations as an organization.
• We will be ethical stewards of all financial donations made in support of our programs. Currently, Kina’s directors fund all operating costs so all contributions go directly to programs.