Mission, Values, Vision

We believe:

• Our sexuality is a fundamental part of who we are.
• Our rights to well being includes a right to sexual and reproductive well bring irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, or behaviour.
• Sexuality, gender, and human rights should be integrated into all development initiatives.
• Community led initiatives are relevant, effective, and sustainable and have to be fostered to complement NGO efforts.

Guiding Principles:

All work undertaken by Siaap must meet the following criteria:

• Play a pioneering role in areas where it can be effective
• Contribute to supportive policies and not merely support the individuals
• Withdraw from areas that can be handed over to community-based Organisations, NGOs, and  the government
• Give the first priority to the community
• Encourage cost per person to be reasonable to permit replication.
• Respect the people we work for
• Be sensitive to sexuality and gender issues
• Work with lean and effective teams
• Respect the right to privacy and confidentiality
• Bring to public attention issues that need to be dealt within the public domain.