Our Core Values
These six principles guide every decision we make and shape the culture of everyone who works, volunteers, or partners with Donatella Foundation.
Compassion
We act out of genuine care and empathy for every family we serve, honoring each person's dignity and staying sensitive to the unique challenges they face.
Integrity
We hold ourselves to the highest standards of honesty and ethical behavior, remaining transparent and accountable to our donors, partners, and the communities we serve.
Humanity
We believe in the inherent worth of every human being and are committed to protecting human rights and dignity in everything we do.
Neutrality
We provide assistance without discrimination, regardless of race, religion, gender, or political affiliation, so help reaches whoever needs it most.
Impartiality
Our actions are based solely on need, prioritizing the most urgent cases and making decisions objectively rather than by preference.
Independence
We maintain our operational autonomy while collaborating with partners, ensuring every decision stays aligned with our principles and our beneficiaries' interests.
Our Values in Action
These aren't just words on a page — here's how they show up across our three program areas.
Neutrality & Compassion
Every child at Lidos Junior School is enrolled on need alone, regardless of background, and is treated as an individual with their own story and potential.
Impartiality & Independence
Villages with the most urgent need are prioritized first, and we train local water committees so each project keeps running on its own long after we've moved on.
Integrity & Humanity
Entrepreneurs are selected on merit and need, not favoritism, and every shilling of a microloan is tracked and reported back to the donors who funded it.
A Standard We Hold Ourselves To
We affirm our dedication to upholding these values across every program, partnership, and decision we make — from how we select which villages receive a borehole first, to how we report back to the donors who make our work possible. When we fall short, we say so, and we correct course.
Join Us in Living These Values
Whether you sponsor a child, volunteer on the ground, or partner with us, you become part of how these values reach the families who need them.