Purpose
At Open Forum our purpose is to improve the intellect
quality of grassroots communities and by proper
information dissemination among the communities
we serve. We do this through leadership in sectors
of social development, MDGs, economic significance,
to which the organization brings a unique set
of capabilities. This requires us to grow aggressively
in focused areas of social endeavours.
Our heritage of returning to society what we
earn evokes trust among grassroots communities,
civil society organizations, partner organizations,
consumers, employees and the community. This
heritage is being continuously enriched by the
fomalisation of the high standards of behaviour
expected from our employees and Board members.
The Open Forum name is a unique asset representing
leadership with trust. Leveraging this asset
to enhance organizational synergy and becoming
globally competitive is our chosen route to
sustained growth and long-term success.
Core values
Open Forum has always been a values-driven organisation.
These values continue to direct the organisation's
growth and activities. The five core values
underpinning the way we carry our Programme
& Activities are:
| Integrity: |
We must conduct our
Programme & Activities fairly, with
honesty and transparency. Everything we
do must stand the test of public scrutiny.
|
| Understanding: |
We
must be caring, show respect, compassion
and humanity for our colleagues and communities
around the world, and always work for
the benefit of the communities we serve.
|
| Excellence: |
We
must constantly strive to achieve the
highest possible standards in our day-to-day
work and in the quality of the Programme,
Activities and Services we provide. |
| Unity: |
We
must work cohesively with our colleagues
across the organisation and with our customers
and partners around the world, building
strong relationships based on tolerance,
understanding and mutual cooperation. |
| Responsibility: |
We
must continue to be responsible, sensitive
to the countries, communities and environments
in which we work, always ensuring that
what comes from the people goes back to
the people many times over. |
