Principles guiding our actions

elea is operated in accordance with these principles:

• Target the poor: elea will direct its efforts to the needs of people at the bottom of the pyramid
• Value creation: elea's aim is to build structures and processes creating sustainable benefits that reach beyond immediate relief support.
• Entrepreneurial nature: Entrepreneurial talent, drive and energy have most impact and the highest leverage. They support long term commitment, a business inspired approach, and high effectiveness of invested capital.
• Pragmatism: elea is a practical organization that wants to have direct, measurable impact. It is not on a mission to realize political or religious ideologies and dogmas.
• High professional and ethical standards: We are committed to always act professionally and with uncompromising integrity.