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Core Values

Since Ockenden has started its activities in Cambodia, we have certain core values that we always bring along with us in developing our work with the communities, partners and local authority of Cambodia. Our values are listed below:

• We value the ownership of stakeholders at organizational and programme levels, for it leads to sustainability.
• We value human dignity and the capability of all people, independence, irrespective of race, partisanship, creed or religious beliefs, and respect for people’s rights and beliefs.
• We value unity for it creates harmony instead of conflict and helps us achieve our goals.
• We value a holistic approach to development centred on the empowerment of poor and marginalized people.
• We value perseverance to overcome all obstacles.
• We value people’s ability and creativity to develop unique solutions to their own problems.
• We value the self-development of rural areas.
• We value the wisdom of people’s religious beliefs that are part of our cultural heritage.
• We value being in solidarity with the struggles and hopes of the Cambodian people, especially the poor and the marginalized.
• We value honesty, taking responsibility, fairness, and equal rights for women, justice and human dignity.
• We value people’s participation and participation with the Cambodian poor and marginalized.