The values of KUNA e.V. are not formulated as an abstract mission statement, but as a practical framework for action. For an organization that works with public institutions and funding bodies, this means that values must be translated into decisions, standards, and procedures. KUNA e.V. therefore understands values as criteria that structure the planning, implementation, and evaluation of projects.
Social diversity is regarded as a prerequisite for quality. Diversity encompasses not only cultural backgrounds, but also social circumstances, educational experiences, institutional perspectives, and different roles within transformation processes. KUNA e.V. takes diversity into account in the design of formats (accessibility, language, materiality), in the structuring of learning settings (dialogue, facilitation, participation options), and in the selection of partners (complementarity, local anchoring, diversity of perspectives). The aim is not symbolic representation, but the development of sustainable and viable joint working and learning processes.
Resource-conscious thinking is understood as a cross-cutting principle. It concerns not only ecological issues, but also the use of time, human, and institutional resources. KUNA e.V. therefore relies on formats that enable transfer and multiplication, on clearly defined objectives, and on measures that create organizational connectivity. At the same time, ecological aspects—where relevant to the format—are consistently taken into account, for example in mobility planning, the use of materials, or event organization.
Responsibility beyond national borders is understood as an educational and cooperative mandate. Sustainable development is globally interconnected; local decisions are embedded in contexts with international dimensions. KUNA e.V. translates this perspective into formats that address global interdependencies, solidarity, and partnership without reproducing oversimplified narratives. International cooperation is conceived as a reciprocal learning process that respects local contexts and is designed on the basis of partnership and mutual respect.
Transparency and accountability shape the organization’s working approach toward partners and funding bodies. This includes the clear presentation of objectives, roles, responsibilities, and outcomes, as well as a realistic approach to limitations and risks. KUNA e.V. emphasizes clear communication, documented processes, and an evaluation culture that enables learning. Quality is not understood as a self-assertion, but as the result of conceptual diligence, professional standards, and reflective implementation.