1. Accountability and Transparency
We uphold the highest standards of responsibility and openness in all our actions and decisions. ISDP believes that trust is built through honesty, ethical conduct, and the willingness to be answerable to the communities we serve, our partners, and donors.

2. Respect
We recognize the inherent dignity and worth of every individual. By listening actively and engaging communities as equal partners, we ensure that our interventions are inclusive, locally relevant, and driven by the priorities of those most affected.

3. Innovation: We embrace learning and creativity as tools for transformation. ISDP continuously seeks out innovative, context-appropriate, and evidence-based solutions to address poverty, improve service delivery, and strengthen community resilience across Somalia.

4. Quality and Excellence: We are dedicated to achieving the highest standards in program design, delivery, and accountability. Our pursuit of excellence ensures that every intervention delivers meaningful impact, value for resources, and sustainable results.

5. Advocacy and Empowerment: We stand with the poor and powerless, working to amplify their voices and ensure their rights and needs are reflected in policies and decisions that shape their lives.

6. Non-Partisanship and Equity: We are impartial and fair in all our operations, delivering services equitably to all in need regardless of gender, clan, ethnicity, or political affiliation. We are committed to inclusion and fairness in every aspect of our work.

7. Teamwork and Integrity: We believe that lasting change is built through collaboration, trust, and shared commitment. Our faith is in teamwork, honesty, consistency, and fairness to all stakeholders and beneficiaries we serve.