Our Operating Philosophy
- We are driven by the needs of our clients, not the preferences of our volunteers.
- We take a medical philosophy of ’symptom to source’, treating the most immediate and pressing symptoms first, then, over time, tracing those symptoms back to their source. We then address the source issues, either through preventive medicine and education or by collaborating with local agencies and resources to improve the infrastructure.
- We respect the indigenous communities’ dignity, culture and traditions
- We will leverage local resources to the extent possible
- We work with the Tribal Council to establish priorities, then proceed based on level and quality of community involvement. Focus is on commitment to participate in activities now, then self-sufficiency in the future
- We comply with Mexican government requirements and practices
- We run ourselves as a business, emphasizing organizational efficiency (business plans, MBOs and strict budgets) and ROI (return on investment) of our volunteers’ time and our sponsors’ funds.
- We will stick to our core mission before expanding programs
