The following Values guide our work at GWEFODE;

Professionalism:

At Gender Equality and Women Empowerment for Development (GWEFODE), we work systematically and set performance standards to achieve our vision. We are therefore, a learning Organization that will listen to Ugandans, be flexible, be responsive to the external and internal environment, and ensure that interventions effectively reach Ugandans in a timely and valuable way; resource allocation system that considers the vulnerable and promotes equality.

Women Centered:

Although GWEFODE prescribes to the Principles of gender mainstreaming, we shall do so in a manner that expands rights and freedoms for women and girls. In its gendered work, GWEFODE shall put rights and interests of women and girls first in recognition of their marginalization.

Integrity:

At GWEFODE, we shall always conform with what we say and to ethical behavior and generally accepted standards of effectiveness. GWEFODE will responsibly utilize available resources, according to what it plans and claims to deliver and openly share the information with relevant key stakeholders.

Commitment:

GWEFODE will invest time and resources in seeking to promote gender equality, respect of human rights and the empowerment of Women.

Respect:

At GWEFODE, we actively listen to each other’s contribution. We listen to each other argue and agree or disagree on merit. We treat each other the way we would like to be treated. In all our endeavors, we shall always value human life and dignity of all people without discrimination. Love and concern for others: This will be a guiding principle for implementation of GWEFODE Programs.

Stewardship:

Resources entrusted with GWEFODE for serving the target population will be managed prudently to benefit all the people and avoid waste and duplication.

Impartiality:

GWEFODE will strive to work with all people in its focus areas without any form of discrimination based on creed, ethnicity and political affiliation.

Teamwork and collective good:

GWEFODE shall capitalize on collective strength, to address challenges, acknowledge each other’s contribution and share successes. In so doing, GWEFODE shall reward both team and individual effort and shall promote solidarity of all staff.

Empathy:

At GWEFODE, we shall always try as much as possible to be empathetic with the communities we serve as part of genuine support and solidarity.

Transparency and Accountability:

GWEFODE shall strive to maintain transparency and accountability in its operations including the provision of timely, quality, and accurate information. We shall ensure evidence-based results and decision-making with respect to the use of resources and management of people.