Our Core Values

SSF values and promotes the rights of children, thus, we work to create opportunities for meaningful child participation in all of our programs. We have the potential and responsibility to make our country [Cambodia] one in which every child has the opportunity to fully develop all aspects of his/her unique personality and talents within a supporting family, community and society. We value these eight principles which guide our work and relationships:

1. We value people: SSF is committed to developing equitable relationships through listening to and respecting people's ideas, morals, and culture.

2. We are open and responsive to change: SSF believes that openness to change begins with the individual. SSF and its staff welcome feedback; we seek to learn from our mistakes, as well as our successes in order to build an organization committed to reflection and learning. This will enable us to develop appropriate and effective strategies for achieving our vision.

3. We are professional: SSF is a non-profit organization committed to excellence. We provide equal opportunities to all of the children, families, and volunteers we work with, regardless of age, gender, disability, ethnicity, religious and/or political affiliation.

4. We are honest: SSF is both accountable and transparent. We take ownership and responsibility for all of our actions, while being open and honest in all that we do.

5. We are committed to helping those in need: SSF is committed to working with needy children, families and other vulnerable people. Our belief is that sustainable development should stem directly from the people and that through self-empowerment, capacity building, and participation they can improve their lives.

6. We are committed to peace and justice: Peace and justice are at the heart of any program that SSF creates. SSF is an organization that conducts business in the most peaceful way possible, without causing any harm to other people, animals, or the environment. We aim for the equality and justice for all children.

7. We realize the importance of all of our partnerships: Whether it is long term or one-time donors, specific program partnerships, and/or strictly volunteer efforts, SSF acknowledges its donors and partners regardless of age, gender, disability, religious or political affiliation. SSF depends fully on support provided from our donors and/or partners.

8. We do not have any religious affiliation: At SSF we do not incorporate any religious practices in our work, nor do we force any religion upon our beneficiaries. We do however, need financial assistance from any and all types of funding partners, whether religiously affiliated or not. In our work, we seek mutual respect through understanding among our multi-faith staff and communities.