FOSDA is an equal-opportunity organization dedicated to the advancement of human rights, social
justice, and gender equality. It sees gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) as an extension of its
core mission of promoting peace and human security by empowering communities and individuals.
In accordance with this commitment, FOSDA promotes and supports work in all of its areas of
operation to promote equal opportunities for marginalized groups. In this case, women, the youth
and persons with disability (PWDs).
Specifically, FOSDA seeks and promotes gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) by engendering its
recruitment and staff development processes; creating an organizational culture for optimizing the
potentials of all employees; designing and implementing programs to deliver its vision of securing
livelihoods, dignity and self-worth; making informed project funding decisions using a GESI lens; and
implementing mechanisms that promote zero tolerance for harassment, particularly sexual
harassment.