To achieve the goal of international understanding, International Development Alliance will promote contact between peoples of all nations, through all channels of communication. People of all ages are invited to participate in this program.

1. Children & Youth: To bring together young people to participate in (international) youth activities and broaden the chances for those who are, by various reasons excluded. Strengthening the involvement of young people in decision making at a local level. The active promotion of democratic youth initiatives and structures.
2. Communication & Media: Developing and co-ordinate international activities between members and the exchange of information; Ensure the availability of and access to Youth Information enabling greater youth Participation and work with relevant partners for the realization of the active participation of young people.
3. Education: Developing and advocating higher education policies that correspond to the needs of a knowledge society as well as respect the rights and needs of individuals; The widespread recognition of the value of Non Formal Education in promoting active youth citizenship.
4. Equality & Social Inclusion: All members, regardless of gender, age, ability, race, culture, language, sexual orientation, or social and economic status have equal opportunity to become engaged in the community development process and are able to access its social and economic benefits.
5. Human Rights: Eradicate racism, sexism and homophobia; and promote equality and justice in our society. A Europe valuing the abilities of the individual and celebrating diversity. Advocate for more gender sensitive youth policies aiming at equal opportunities, developing programmes and activities that are more gender sensitive.
6. Local Leadership: The youth plays the leadership role in its own development. Encourage the activities of organisations representing marginalised and disadvantaged youth.
7. Social & Cultural Development: Provide spaces for intercultural and inter-faith dialogue, and learning through interaction; Promote mobility in education as a learning method and tool for developing better understanding, cultural interaction and open minded society.
8. Volunteerism: The adoption and implementation of policies and measures to support, promote and facilitate volunteering by young people; Advocate for the recognition and valuing of the benefits of volunteering, both to the individual and to society, as well as of the skills, competences and attitudes gained through volunteering.
9. Women: Eliminate discrimination and harassment in the workplace, schools, the justice system, and all other sectors of society; secure abortion, birth control and reproductive rights for all women; end all forms of violence against women.

1. We will treat members with dignity and will respect their unique differences in culture, religion, race, and sexual orientation.
2. We will respect the confidentiality of each member.
3. We will respect, safeguard, and advocate for the rights of each member.
4. We will not use or condone the use of corporal punishment under any circumstances.
5. We will develop, implement, and administer the policies and procedures of our respective agencies and institutions.
6. We will only enter into contracts that allow us to maintain our professional integrity.
7. We will cooperate with other organisations which offer service to our members.
8. Recognizing that we are a catalyst for change we will:
   a) utilize current and knowledgeable methods and techniques in order to provide quality service to our members;
   b) actively seek out opportunities to learn and develop as well as support growth in our co-workers and other professionals.
9. We will promote members autonomy and increased self-esteem.
10. We will treat our members holistically, encompassing family, peer group, and community.
11. We are committed to the ongoing development of our profession through competent training and supervision of Youth Worker students.
12. We will conduct ourselves in a professional and ethical manner at all times.