Avivara     

In developing its administrative structures, organizational policies and operating procedures, Avivara has been guided by its core values which are contained in its Mission and Philosophy Statement. These core values include:

    ♦  Justice and Fairness
    ♦  Honesty and Transparency
    ♦  Respect and Dignity
    ♦  Service and Contribution

Avivara is fully committed to adhering to the laws and regulations of the countries in which it operates, maintaining ethical and just employment practices, following the standards for generally accepted accounting practices (GAAP), and consistently acting in accordance with the ethical standards established for non-profit charitable organizations as outlined in the the Better Business Bureau Standards for Charitable Accountability and for study abroad educational programs as established by the Forum on Education Abroad.

For detailed information regarding the legal status of Avivara in both the United States and Guatemala, its policies and administrative structures, and its procedures for fiscal accountability, please utilize the links to the right:

• Corporation Documents and Policies
  
• Governance and Structure
• Boards of Directors
• Administrative Staff
• Standards for Charitable Accountability
  
• Fiscal Procedures
  
• Annual Reports