The policy governs the operations of the Spiritan Development Office of Kenya (SDOK) and its Board. It draws inspiration from the XXI General Chapter (“Behold I am doing something new” – Is 43:19), Bagamoyo 2021 Directives, and 2023 Provincial Council Decisions (Nos. 10 & 11). SDOK integrates the Spiritan charism with sustainable human development to serve the poor and marginalized in Kenya and South Sudan
Purpose & Scope
To guide the establishment and operation of SDOK and its governance structures.
Applies to all development initiatives within the Kenya and South Sudan Province of the Holy Ghost Fathers.
Vision, Mission, Values
Vision
A world without poverty, where every child achieves their potential in dignity and harmony with creation.Mission
To transform lives and serve the most abandoned through Gospel-inspired development.Core Values & Principles
Core Value
Principles
Gospel and Catholic Social Teaching
Service to all inspired by Christ
Human Dignity & Option for the Poor
Affirming the poor as agents of change
Integral Human Development
Accountability, performance, inspiration
Participation & Justice
Grassroots empowerment and advocacy
Cooperation Stewardship
Transparency and collaboration
Institutional Capacity
Shared learning and strategic development