Core values


Our core values define what is important to us and guide the way we conduct business. We are committed to promoting and maintaining best practices in our everyday operations and we expect the highest standards of conduct from all staff, whether based at the headquarters, in representative offices or in country offices. 

We strive to uphold these values at all times. 

Passion

PASSION

We are committed to achieving change for the most vulnerable

We have high expectations of ourselves. We hold ourselves and each other to account.   

Voice

VOICE

We embrace equity, diversity and inclusion

We listen to and learn from each other. We are respectful and appreciative. We have a climate of openness and trust.
 

Innovation

INNOVATION

We seek new solutions to problems

We embrace healthy risk-taking. We are willing to think and act "outside the box". We invest in learning. We are ambitious, open and curious.
 

INTEGRITY

INTEGRITY

We are honest and transparent

We deliver on our promises. We have consistently high standards of conduct. We aim to respect the environment and planetary boundaries. 
 

Teamwork

TEAMWORK

We work together as ONE GAIN

We care about each other. We are good allies. We invest in relationships. 

humility

HUMILITY

We celebrate success but learn from our mistakes

We recognise our limitations as well as our strengths.  We aim to listen to and serve our stakeholders.