:: CEOSS ::

ABOUT US

Who We Are

Our Mission

Our History

CEOSS Board and staff

Organogram

National and International Engagement

Our Mission

The mission of CEOSS is to promote the sanctity, equity, and harmony of life. It seeks to contribute to the transformation of society by nurturing moral and spiritual awareness, enhancing a sense of belonging, promoting respect for diversity, addressing conflict, and advancing social justice for individuals and communities.

The mission of CEOSS is implemented according to the following major goals:

To improve the quality of life in impoverished communities
To empower communities and individuals with sustainable development
To promote a culture of dialogue based on pluralistic democratic approaches and respect for human rights
To promote religious and social enlightenment

CEOSS uses the following methodologies to accomplish its work:

Partnership
Volunteerism
Local resource mobilization
Critical analysis and cooperative learning
Experience exchange
Capacity development of individuals and institutions
Networking and alliances
Advocacy

The following principles and values underlie all of CEOSS’ work:

To promote justice and peace, respect pluralism and diversity
To cooperate and partner with national and local governmental agencies and with the institutions of civil society
To equip and encourage workers and leaders with practical, analytical, and creative skills that empower them to achieve their objectives
To encourage a culture in which freedom of expression, democratic decision-making, consensus-building, and gender equity are valued and practiced
To be transparent with partners and donor organizations
To encourage ecological conservation