We believe in community development centered on the principles of partnership, justice, and equity.

Our development work is based on a belief in people’s capacity to be creative constructors and transformers of their reality.

Our institutional policy incorporates the defense of women´s rights and strives for the transformation of power relations between men and women.

We consider generational renewal of vital importance, and for that reason we place special importance on child and youth development.

Our work is guided by our experience in Cabañas and in particular Santa Marta, regarding participatory community development and the defense of our fundamental rights as human beings.

We have reason to hope because ADES is testament to service that comes from a liberation ethic in search of social justice.

We believe popular organizing is the means in which to attain comprehensive development of men and women

We are committed to popular education as an essential approach that transforms the human being in a personal and collective way, in order to build a democratic society.

We protect and defend natural resources, because we know that it is the only way to guarantee life in a comprehensive sense.

Our spirit of loyalty is elevated by the exemplary conviction of men and women who have given their lives fighting for a more just and democratic society