Guiding Principles

The Coalition for a Sustainable Africa requires members employ or support the following principles.

1 Environmental Sustainability
+ Reliance on renewable, locally available resources
+ Restoration of natural resources to protect bio-diversity

2 Economic Sustainability
+ Investment in local business enterprise & capacity
+ Promote sustainable livelihoods that honor local heritage

3 Social Sustainability
+ Local empowerment and community based planning
+ Empowerment of women in planning & decision making
+ Ownership of programs by local stake-holders / citizens
+ Emphasize local knowledge in community led solutions
+ Promotion of gender equity to ensure social sustainability

4 Uphold Human Rights
+ Support the United Nations Convention on the rights of the child
(within the U.N. Universal Declaration of Human Rights)
+ Child and youth focused programs which align with the U.N. conventions

5 Commitment to Education
+ Dedication to creating opportunity for ongoing education in the community
+ Development and implementation of curriculums that embrace the above principles

Learn more about Membership here.