FAFEN upholds the following Principles and Values in the performance of its work, public interactions and organizational procedures and process:

1. Inclusion: FAFEN believes in inclusion as the basis for strengthening democratization, and therefore, encourages greater participation of stakeholders in its work.
2. Integration: FAFEN believes in partnerships and networks as critical in integrating and strengthening citizens voices for reforms. .
3. Neutrality: FAFEN does not support any political party and takes research-based public positions. It takes a neutral stance at all times and remains above their own party orientation, if any, in imparting their role for the Trust/FAFEN
4. Transparency: FAFEN procedures and processes have been developed to maximize transparency.  All members and staff of FAFEN will give top priority to transparency within themselves as well as in the affairs of FAFEN.
5. Accountability: FAFEN works to strengthen all forms of democratic accountabilities and is open to public accountability of its work, performance and conduct.
6. Objectivity: FAFEN gives primacy to facts robust methodologies and information based on facts and/or credible research as a cornerstone to all its processes, programming, public positions and advocacy.
7. Rule of Law: FAFEN adheres to the constitution, law, rules and regulations in the country and seeks reforms in ways prescribed under the existing statutes.
8. Non-Discrimination: FAFEN does not discriminate and condone discrimination on the basis of caste, color, ethnicity, creed, gender, religion, political, geographical or linguistic background, marital status, sexual orientation, age or physical disability, etc.
9. Best Practices: FAFEN is committed to enhancing its organizational competency by incorporating best management practices and standards.
10. Commitment to Democracy: FAFEN encourages democratic decision-making processes in its management and programs.