The Four Foundation Principles:

1. That all children have the right to free, quality education regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, geographical location, social class and political ideology 2. That women and girls have the right to free, quality education equal to that of males 3. That disadvantaged people have the ability to improve their own life situations through education and support

4. That the advancement of education is only possible by nurturing local leadership and including local communities in decision making