Guiding principles that have inspired Two Wings

"The world of humanity possesses two wings – the male and the female. As long as these two wings are not equally strong, the bird will not fly."

"Regard man as a mine rich in gems of inestimable value. Education can, alone, cause it to reveal its treasures, and enable mankind to benefit therefrom."

Our guiding and working principles

• "Help to self-help"
  "Help to self-help" through educational projects according to the surveys of the most significant development organisations is regarded among the concepts of development cooperation with the most lasting effect. This type of project is supported by TWO WINGS. 
• Avoid preconceived solutions
  

  Development should not be a process of imitation of the so-called “developed” countries. A project should not apply prefabricated plans rather the goals and their implementation must be reached with flexibility and concepts that are adapted over and over again. No ready solutions may be offered to the problems rather the projects should support the participants to find and to apply solutions. 

• Activation of the resources
  

  The selected projects don't place their main focus on the deficits that need to be overcome, rather on the potentials and resources that can be promoted and developed. 

• Sustainability
  

  When selecting a project, the sustainability of the project and its effect and impact on the participants as well as the concerned population group are in the foreground. Development processes - and no straw fires – are launched. 

• Openness
  

  The promoted projects are open to people of all races, ethnics and religions and no restrictions exist concerning this matter. 

• Equivalent partners
  

  In development cooperation the Southern hemisphere and their disadvantaged population stratum are not regarded merely as passive recipients, solicitants or almsmen. The cooperation with the local partners is characterized by effective consultation and mutual respect. 

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