OUR MISSION

We address climate-driven extreme heat through a gender lens, leaning on trusted partnerships, respecting local knowledge, championing equity, embracing the Humanitarian Priniciples, recognizing the power of women, taking immediate action that informs systems change, fostering mission-aligned relationships, ensuring integrity in financial management, and upholding high caliber governance to create meaningful, lasting change worldwide.

At Climate Resilience for All, our values serve as the guiding principles that drive our global mission to address climate-driven extreme heat through a gender lens.
 

These values reflect our unwavering commitment to creating a more equitable, resilient, and sustainable world:
 

1. Trusted Partners: We prioritize building and nurturing trusted partnerships with organizations, communities, and individuals who share our vision. Collaboration and solidarity are the foundation of our approach, enabling us to leverage collective expertise and resources.
 

2. The Power of Women: We champion the empowerment of women and marginalized gender identities. Gender equality is fundamental to climate resilience, and we actively work to amplify the leadership and contributions of women in all aspects of our mission.
 

3. Value of Local Knowledge: We deeply respect and value the wisdom embedded in local communities. We believe that solutions to climate-driven extreme heat are rooted in local knowledge and context. We actively engage with and learn from the wisdom of communities, ensuring our actions are culturally sensitive and effective.
 

4. Equity: Equity is the cornerstone of our work. We are committed to dismantling systemic inequalities and ensuring that our efforts prioritize and uplift the most marginalized and vulnerable populations impacted by extreme heat and climate change.
 

5. Humanitarian Ethic: Guided by a strong humanitarian ethic, we operate with compassion, empathy, and a deep sense of responsibility towards all individuals, particularly those facing the severe consequences of extreme heat.
 

6. Action Now to Respond to Urgency: Recognizing the urgency of the climate crisis, we are committed to taking swift and meaningful action. We advocate for immediate responses to mitigate the impacts of extreme heat and accelerate climate adaptation efforts. We add this experience to build the credibility of our systems change work.
 

7. Relationships: Building and nurturing meaningful relationships is central to our approach. We prioritize open communication, mutual respect, and active engagement with communities and partners. Strong relationships are the cornerstone of effective collaboration and sustainable change.
 

8. Fiscal Stewardship: Upholding the highest standards of financial management. We manage resources transparently, efficiently, and responsibly, ensuring that every contribution is used effectively to advance our mission.
 

9. Good Governance: Adhering to principles of good governance, maintaining accountability, transparency, and ethical conduct in all aspects of our operations. Our leadership is dedicated to sound decision-making that reflects our commitment to integrity and the greater good.
 

With these values as our guiding compass, Climate Resilience for All is resolute in its pursuit of a cooler, more equitable, resilient world.