At Samaa Kids, our values are both our compass and our foundation. They guide every decision, shape every program, and safeguard every partnership. Rooted in Palestine and reaching toward the sky, these principles ensure our work is both deeply local and globally accountable.

We align our practice with the Core Humanitarian Principles recognized by the international community, while also upholding values specific to our mission and context.

Core Humanitarian Principles

Humanity

We act to protect life and preserve dignity, ensuring that children are cared for, respected, and given the opportunity to thrive.

Neutrality

We uphold neutrality to safeguard children and communities, ensuring assistance without discrimination. Our commitment is to dignity, safety, and care—not to political or ideological agendas.

Impartiality

We serve children and families solely on the basis of need, without discrimination.

Independence

Our work is autonomous from political, economic, or military agendas. Decisions are guided solely by the best interests of children and the integrity of our mission.

Samaa Kids Core Values

1. Child-Centered Care

Children are at the heart of all we do. Their safety, dignity, and well-being are our highest priority, shaping every choice and commitment.

2. Local Leadership

We believe lasting change comes from within. We center and amplify Palestinian women, families, and communities as the leaders and stewards of our work.

3. Cultural Stewardship

We uphold Palestinian heritage, art, and tradition as living sources of strength and identity. Protecting culture is part of protecting children’s dignity and ensuring their right to thrive in safety and belonging.

4. Transparency & Accountability

We uphold the highest standards of integrity in governance, finance, and communication, ensuring that our work remains open, responsible, and trustworthy.

5. Healing & Protection

We strive to create safe, restorative environments where children and families can thrive—free from harm and surrounded by care, joy, and creativity.

6. Respect & Compassion

We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and kindness, guided by empathy and fairness in all relationships.

7. Collaboration & Solidarity

We build partnerships rooted in justice, equity, and mutual respect, working alongside local and international stakeholders to strengthen impact.

8. Limitless Possibility

“Samaa” means sky. We affirm that every child deserves the freedom to dream, to imagine, and to reach as far as their hopes can carry them.

Ethos Statement

Samaa Kids is dedicated to delivering child-centered programs that meet rigorous protection standards and embody transparent, accountable governance. We operate in partnership with Palestinian communities, guided by respect, compassion, and cultural stewardship. In alignment with the Core Humanitarian Principles, we uphold humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and independence in all aspects of our work. Through structured collaboration and adherence to international best practices, we ensure that every initiative is both locally grounded and globally credible. Our work is driven by the conviction that every child deserves safety, dignity, and the opportunity to realize their full potential.

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