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Access
We believe in social justice, that
women and girls must have equal access to all
opportunity, whether social, cultural, economic,
educational or political.
Collaboration
We know that the greatest
results come from the combined efforts of diverse
organizations and individuals. We reach out to work
cooperatively with others, in order to make meaningful
and long lasting change.
Empowerment
Power shared is power
multiplied. We believe in helping women and girls
acquire the wherewithal, opportunity, and adequate power
to realize their own potential and life
goals.
Equity
We believe that all
people deserve fairness, impartiality, justice, and
opportunity
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Inclusion
We embrace diversity including
race, ethnicity, religion, economics, age, education,
sexual orientation, and other differences. We celebrate
the richness of our community and build bridges and
bonds.
Informed and responsive
We value
knowledge and informed decision-making. We reach out for
information and share it with others. We listen to the
ideas and advice of others, learning together so that we
can respond to the unique needs of women and
girls.
Integrity
We are honest and
reliable, open and sincere. We hold ourselves
accountable, doing what we say we’re going to do. We
evaluate our effectiveness and change
asnecessary.
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Leadership
We foster innovation and
encourage the best in ideas and efforts. We’re bold and
courageous, taking thoughtful and well-planned risks.
We’re proactive and initiate positive action.
Permanence
We value intergenerational
equity, stewarding endowed resources to meet the unique
needs of women and girls, now and in the future.
Respect
We are committed to dignity for
everyone.
Transformation
Our
work is about change. We are change agents, catalysts
for positive transformation in the lives of women and
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