The ArkAsia Foundation is guided by a set of core values that define who we are and how we approach our work. We believe in compassion, integrity, collaboration, innovation, and stewardship. These values inform our interactions with all our stakeholders, including the primates we care for, our donors and partners, and the communities we serve. We strive to create a sustainable future for primates and their habitats, and we uphold these values in all our actions and decisions as we work towards achieving our mission.
- Compassion: We believe in showing kindness and empathy towards all animals, especially primates in need.
- Respect: We believe in treating all animals, including primates, with dignity and respect, regardless of their circumstances.
- Expertise: We believe in providing the highest standard of care for primates at our center, through the use of expert veterinary care and enrichment activities.
- Education: We believe in promoting awareness of primate welfare issues and advocating for their protection through educational and outreach programs.
- Collaboration: We believe in working with other organizations, experts, and communities to expand our impact and reach more primates in need.
- Innovation: We believe in creating innovative and sustainable solutions to primate welfare issues, to promote long-term change and success.
- Advocacy: We believe in using our voice to advocate for policy and legal changes that promote primate welfare and protect primates from cruelty and abuse.
- Integrity: We believe in operating with transparency and honesty, and holding ourselves to the highest ethical standards.
- Inclusion: We believe in creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all animals and individuals who share our values.
- Stewardship: We believe in being responsible stewards of the animals under our care, as well as the natural environment and resources we utilize.
These values guide our actions and decisions, and we uphold them in all our work at the ArkAsia Foundation.