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Fundamental principles and values…

The STGM,

1. in no circumstances considers itself and acts as a top level union,
2. in no circumstances interferes in internal affairs of civil society organisations,
3. is impartial to and independent of third parties,
4. upholds transparency and accountability at all levels and in all of its activities,
5. respects all rights and freedoms recognised by international conventions,
6. takes stand against all forms of discrimination while considering differences and diversity as a source of richness,
7. is sensitive to the integrity of life and ecosystem values in the context of production and consumption patterns,
8. adopts participatory and pluralistic democracy as a mode of life,
9. is an organisation embedded in practical life, seeking fast and feasible solutions.

Our Norms and Standards…

As its mode of operation, the STGM,

1. seeks to take fast decisions, through horizontal lines as far as possible, but with well-equipped staff,
2. creates a smooth working mechanism with internal accountability,
3. is capable of conducting performance evaluation,
4. makes its projects, evaluated by independent bodies, publicly open and visible together with background of and justification for decisions taken,
5. capitalizes on the expertise and experience of its members and, apart from general assembly meetings, holds consultative meetings at least once in every six months,
6. resorts to fair and trustworthy conciliation mechanisms in regard to possible conflicts within the organisation,
7. implements periodic strategies and action plans through its Executive Board under the surveillance of the General Assembly.

Our objectives…

Objectives of the STGM include:

1. to help civil organisations improve their work through specific studies and actions designed to fill in their gaps in information, material means and assertiveness,
2. to develop a civil society map and database, establish communication networks, support efforts to create national NGO platforms and to encourage all forms of exchange of information and experience among NGOs,
3. to publicize the activities of civil organisations by using the mass media and to conduct lobby activities so as to encourage initiative taking in social sphere and build further awareness,
4. to help NGOs improve their organisational, institutional, managerial, financial and legal bases as well communication and human resources capacity by encouraging their participation to decision making processes, communication with the public at large,  involvement in international cooperation and networks for communication and information exchange,
5. to engage in cooperation with international organisations pursuing similar ends and join networks that may contribute to its functions,
6. develop methods to ensure the efficient, fair and principled use of support extended to NGOs.

Our priorities…

The functional priorities of the STGM include

1. institutional building and strengthening ,
2. supporting existing networks to build capacity in targeted NGOs, consolidate intra-organisational democracy and to ensure that NGOs engage in communication and cooperation, both within the country and abroad, among themselves as well as with the State and Local governments,
3. giving support particularly to those initiatives which have capacity to be recognised as best practice or potential to make any successful initiative sustainable.

In terms of identities, the STGM,
absolutely avoids any form of discrimination based on ethnicity, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, economic status, political view, philosophical inclination or religious faith.

In terms of technical priorities, the STGM,
accords priority to projects which are sustainable and have multiplier effect; well focused to desired objectives; capable of responding to research and development needs through capacity analysis and having their local components as well.

Our methods…

STGM,

1. employs all methods which are perfectly legal and which comply with its stance, objectives and fundamental principles,
2. considers the development of strategy and tactics as well as action plans essential as an established methodological preference to translate its perspectives into life,
3. uses measurable indicators in following up projects and evaluating their outcomes and impact,
4. follows planning processes based on participation and joint decision making in identifying needs and methods of implementation.