PRINCIPLES OF WORK OF THE ORGANIZATION

  1. INSAN Iraqi Society for Relief and Development is a non-governmental organization. It is not linked to any governmental or political entity. It does not receive funding from any governmental or political entity. This allows INSAN to be neutral and independent and to provide its services to the most vulnerable beneficiaries.
  2. INSAN Iraqi Society for Relief and Development is a non-religious organization. It does not propagate religious beliefs and does not discriminate the beneficiaries on the basis of the religion.
  3. INSAN Iraqi Society for Relief and Development is a non for profit organization. Funds of the organization are used for the sole purpose of serving beneficiaries.
  4. INSAN Iraqi Society for Relief and Development is a non-discriminating organization. Staff members are representing diverse communities in Iraq and the organization serves diverse communities in Iraq.
  5. INSAN Iraqi Society for Relief and Development is a non-armed organization. No staff members including office guards are allowed to wear weapons.
  6. INSAN Iraqi Society for Relief and Development has adopted a Do No Harm approach to conduct its program. Before planning an intervention, the work environment is carefully studied in order to make sure that conflict will not arise from activities. Whenever possible, a peace-building approach is adopted to bridge gaps between targeted communities and individuals.
  7. INSAN Iraqi Society for Relief and Development emphasizes on the importance of systematic inclusion of local actors during interventions. Local people living in the targeted community know best their needs and the dynamics of their community. INSAN collaborates very closely with local actors during interventions through hiring local individuals or setting up a local committee to support the intervention.
  8. INSAN Iraqi Society for Relief and Development emphasized on the importance of a gender approach. Community development is successful if the role of women is enhanced at community level. INSAN ensures that its interventions participate in building the capacities of women and enhances their participation within the community.