3.3 Organisational obligations

Organisational objectives must abide by:

• the humanitarian imperative (Chapter 2 Humanitarian policy framework)
• the safety and security of staff (Chapter 14 Safety and security)
• ‘Do no harm’ (Chapter 29 Conflict sensitivity).

Consideration of the above will involve asking the following questions:

• How will a certain level of cooperation with a military force enhance CARE’s ability to reach people in need of assistance?
• Will it enhance or compromise staff security?
• Are there potential negative consequences arising from the proposed involvement?
• Will that level of cooperation allow CARE to work in a manner consistent with its operating principles?