Guiding Principles

HOW WE OPERATE

ARISE-Philippines draws its strength from the commitment of each member to help achieve our disaster risk reduction goals. We are able to achieve our goals and live up to our commitments, through the individual efforts of our members as well as our collective undertakings.  All of our actions are grounded on our core principles that drive us towards achieving sustainability and resilience.

Build resilient socio-economic growth and development

Resilience and sustainability go hand in hand. Sustainable development can only be achieve if are are able to bounce forward better after every disaster.

Establish relationships between public and private sector

The government takes the lead in building disaster resilient communities with us from the private sector as active allies and collaborators. Together we co-create a resilient future for all of us.

Secure impact and a coherent approach to climate- and disaster resilient sustainable development at the national and local level, in particular for the most vulnerable and marginalized group

No one gets left behind. Our programs and policies are oriented towards inclusive sustainable development and disaster resilience for all.

Promote value propositions for DRR that produce tangible results for all

Key to our success is the appreciation of every stakeholder of the critical importance of disaster risk reduction and resilience.  Getting stakeholders to understand the risks and the impact of disasters and to recognize the need to reduce these risks are our natural starting points.

Be guided by common values, professionalism and UN principles, including respect for human rights and dignity, gender equality and regional balance

We work better together because of our shared values. We draw strength from our diversity and we are united by our vision for a sustainable, inclusive, and resilient future for all of us.

Follow good governance rules, notably maintaining integrity and independence of each partner, commitment to partnership obligations, transparency, accountability and sound financial management.

We aspire to sustain our partnerships by engaging collaborators and partners with respect and integrity. We nurture our relationships through our commitment to help in whatever way we can to bring about a truly resilient future for all.

We aspire to sustain our partnerships by engaging collaborators and partners with respect and integrity. We nurture our relationships through our commitment to help in whatever way we can to bring about a truly resilient future for all.