OUR VISION
CONGOMA is inspired by the vision of sustained strong and vibrant Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) working in a conducive and collaborative environment in which a culture of accountability and good governance is entrenched and the rights of every citizen are respected and promoted to reduce poverty and enhance sustainable socio-economic development in Malawi.
OUR VALUES
CONGOMA is guided by the following values and principles:
- Unity in the diversity of our members whose work is "grassroots' value-driven."
- Ability to work with our Government and other stakeholders while maintaining an independent and sometimes critical stance.
- Legitimacy in society on the basis of our membership base and the NGO Act.
- People-centered development in which gender, equality, peace, love, justice and sustainable use of resources are the basis of socio-economic development.
- Enhanced NGO institutional development through sharing of the abundant skills and experiences of member NGOs.
- Integrity and professionalism of our member NGOs through democratic, transparent and accountable structures.
- Political Non-Partisanship and respect for the Rule of Law and Human Rights.
- Respect for the autonomy of our member organisations.