The Near East Foundation recognizes the shared humanity and dignity of all persons. Every project is an equal partnership between NEF and the persons with whom we work.

The Near East Foundation approaches each community with openness--recognizing its unique conditions and involving the people themselves as integral participants in analyzing a problem, applying knowledge and planning a solution.

Insisting on consistency only in its approach to people, the Near East Foundation exhibits flexibility in the particulars of where, with whom, and by what means it works.

Understanding that human and material resources are limited, even for the worthiest projects, the Near East Foundation seeks from the outset to make its projects self-sustaining over time.

Making the best use of the support it receives, the Near East Foundation joins its resourcefulness with that of its partners to effect multiple, far-reaching impacts.

A true "learning organization," the Near East Foundation employs almost a century of experience in devising appropriate solutions to new problems.