Rights-based approach:

"We understand that the right of a person to life implies the right to take measurements to preserve the life whenever it is threatened, and the corresponding duty of others to adopt such measures”(United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights).

 Independent:

As a nonprofit association, we never compromise our integrity.

 Practice:

We focus on concrete ways to reduce the vulnerabilities of any population that is vulnerable or affected by disasters.

 Cooperating:

Together with our sister organization RAPID-UK, we work with people and institutions all over the world with the purpose of fulfilling our mission.

 Teamwork:

Being together is the basis of our philosophy. The collective interest must take precedence over the individual.

 Commitment:

With the community as an active participant in the management of risk for sustainable growth.

 Leadership:

It is reflected in our vision towards the future and our commitment to others.