HACRET Core Values and Approach
March 05, 2026
HACRET's work is guided by ten core values rooted in human rights, transparency, integrity, teamwork and respect for diversity. Learn about our values and our approach to disability inclusion.
<p>HACRET's core values rest on its mission which respects human rights — especially the rights of PWDs — equal participation, inclusive development and gender equality.**HACRET's Ten Core Values:**
1. Human rights, especially for children and adults with disabilities
2. Commitment
3. Transparency and accountability
4. Integrity
5. Innovation
6. High quality services in all we do
7. Team work
8. Voluntarism
9. Gender equality in whatever we do
10. Respect for different views and opinions from a wide range of stakeholders**Our Approach:**
HACRET's mandate is guided by Human Rights-based and Basic Needs approaches, including:
- The Principles of Justice embodied in the Charter of the United Nations
- The Universal Declaration of Human Rights
- The UN Declaration of the Rights of Handicapped Children and Human Rights of PWDs (in force since 2008)
- The Tanzanian Persons with Disabilities Act, No 9 of 2010
- The Constitution of the United Republic of Tanzania (which recognizes equality for all)
- The National Policy on Disability 2004
- Convention on the Rights of the Child, 1989
- The Standards Rules on the Equalization of Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities, 1993These approaches promote full participation of PWDs — particularly children, youth and women — in family, household and community life, ensuring no discrimination or negative attitudes in any form of life system.</p>
1. Human rights, especially for children and adults with disabilities
2. Commitment
3. Transparency and accountability
4. Integrity
5. Innovation
6. High quality services in all we do
7. Team work
8. Voluntarism
9. Gender equality in whatever we do
10. Respect for different views and opinions from a wide range of stakeholders**Our Approach:**
HACRET's mandate is guided by Human Rights-based and Basic Needs approaches, including:
- The Principles of Justice embodied in the Charter of the United Nations
- The Universal Declaration of Human Rights
- The UN Declaration of the Rights of Handicapped Children and Human Rights of PWDs (in force since 2008)
- The Tanzanian Persons with Disabilities Act, No 9 of 2010
- The Constitution of the United Republic of Tanzania (which recognizes equality for all)
- The National Policy on Disability 2004
- Convention on the Rights of the Child, 1989
- The Standards Rules on the Equalization of Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities, 1993These approaches promote full participation of PWDs — particularly children, youth and women — in family, household and community life, ensuring no discrimination or negative attitudes in any form of life system.</p>