- Sustainable development; DRESO strives to promote practices of sustainable development and social change, improving the capabilities of individuals and organizations to affect positive differences in the lives of people in the long-run.
- People-centeredness; our work is about improving the lives of women, men and children. Our interventions must always be measured in terms of how they affect people’s lives, in ways that are meaningful to the people concerned.
- Participation; we promote participation with the belief that people have the right to shape decisions that affect their lives.
- Value for local knowledge and assets; DRESO works with local people to build upon local knowledge, traditions, assets, resources and learning in order to promote more appropriate and enduring solutions.
- Empowerment; DRESO works with individuals, groups and youth and women organizations to build their strength, confidence and collective vision to work for positive change in people’s lives.
- Customized, results-oriented solutions; DRESO takes the time to understand the context of the issues at hand and to develop customized, highly practical and cost-effective solutions leading to measurable results.
