Guiding Principles

These 8 principles represent our core values and govern how we operate. They guide what we do, why and how we do it.

      1. Everyone deserves ACCESS to affordable quality education.
      2. Improved education yields economic empowerment.
      3. Level the playing field of opportunity for all people – regardless of their language, economic status or class.
      4. A global understanding of diverse communities come from learning.
      5. Stronger families equal stronger communities.
      6. Xenophobia is mitigated by knowledge about diverse cultures and compassion.
      7. Bridging the opportunity divide reduces disparities between the haves and have-nots.
      8. We are passionate about our work and the people who are benefiting.