Core values

• CSL is guided by the principles of Catholic social teaching, Caritas Confederacy Management Standards and by our vision and mission statements. Our core values are:

Solidarity:

• We understand our call to work with the poor, vulnerable, needy and marginalized as a constitutive element of the gospel and human participation in the common good.

Gender Equality and Equity

• We actively support women and men to have equal access to and control over productive resources and benefits as well as existing opportunities.

Stewardship

• the Earth and all its resources are entrusted to all humankind. As true stewards of creation, Caritas members seek to act and to inspire others to act in an environmentally sustainable and responsible way, so that nature will be preserved for future generations;

Mutual Trust and Honesty

• We have undivided belief and trustfulness in the way we relate to one another in what we do and how we do them;

Integrity

• We are committed to prudent stewardship among ourselves, partners and clientele

Respect for human dignity

• We treat every human being with respect and compassion;

Subsidiarity:

• CSL work with the church realizing the principles of local autonomy and looking for effective means by using a united approach in the realization of our common goal.