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Vision, Mission, and Values

VISION

I-TECH envisions a healthy world in which all people and communities flourish.

MISSION STATEMENT

I-TECH fosters healthier communities around the world through equitable partnerships in research, training, and public health practice.

VALUES

SHARED VISION

  • The I-TECH vision, mission, and operating principles guide our work with partners and our interactions.
  • We respect cultural differences and adapt our work to the communities we serve.
  • We care about one another and demonstrate that through our actions.

QUALITY RESULTS

  • Our goal is to produce high quality work based on sound evidence, consideration of new ideas, effective collaboration, and rigorous evaluation.
  • We consider adaptation and adoption of our products and programs by partners a successful outcome of our work.

INTEGRITY

  • We honor our promises and resolve conflicts through direct and courteous communication.
  • Standards of quality are used to guide our work.
  • We believe in working collaboratively with partners to achieve the best outcomes.
  • We value the ability to respond to changing conditions and priorities in the workplace.

ATTITUDE OF HOPE

  • We assume good intent on the part of others and accept that real and lasting change takes time.
  • We view challenges and setbacks as invitations for reflection, innovation, and fresh perspective.
  • Our vision, mission, and operating principles sustain us.

RESPECT

  • We value our differences and encourage healthy debate, knowing that better decisions are made with a full sharing of perspectives.
  • We listen intently and express contrasting views in a manner that demonstrates our regard for others.
  • We appreciate the whole lives that people live.