Above all, the organization has operated quite freely in the area of operation with full cooperation of the local authorities – political, traditional and religious elders and women groups. The association’s operation cuts through the faulty and dividing lines of sub-clans and we are seen to be impartial and above all concerned with project implementation activities only. The objectives of HOD are pursued through a multidisciplinary and integrated approach that prioritizes awareness raising, information and knowledge sharing, capacity building, and program and project delivery based on local needs and existing potentialities, while fostering a synergistic approach among the various development efforts that may be taking place in a given area or community. We follow internationally recognized norms and ideals.