Our Values

Connect the Dots

Connect the Dots

We ensure our solutions fit into the bigger picture and do not exist in silo.

For the Long Haul

For the Long Haul

We make our projects last by growing capacity and knowledge in partner organizations.

Open Source

Open Source

As a leading global NGO, we are dedicated to keeping our technologies accessible for emergency response and development organizations.

Accountability

Accountability

The impact DFS aspires to share is only possible through an international community of aid organizations that can remain accountable to themselves and the communities they serve. We’re constantly asking ourselves how we can increase our transparency and keep ourselves accountable.

Collaboration

Collaboration

DFS builds upon its trusted, global partnerships to accelerate information sharing, deep collaboration, and inter-agency data coordination. We help our partners avoid duplicating efforts, increasing both the speed and scale at which aid can be delivered.

Cost-Efficient

Cost-Efficient

Resources are often limited and so DFS equips humanitarian agencies with the systems and tools needed to increase their impact without breaking the bank. We maintain a global collective of dedicated developers and secondary data review specialists that help us keep costs low.

Intellectual Curiosity

Intellectual Curiosity

We believe transforming the way organizations deliver aid requires a forward-looking curiosity, a commitment to solving complex problems, and a willingness to ask the tough questions about the current state of the NGO community.

Sustainable Innovation

Sustainable Innovation

Our commitment to our partners and the communities they serve goes far beyond short-term aid. We believe we can do more. With responsible innovation, our partners can reduce the vulnerability of populations and the need for future aid.