CEOSS Methodologies
• Partnership
• Volunteerism
• Local resource mobilization
• Critical analysis and cooperative learning
• Experience exchange
• Capacity development of individuals and institutions
• Networking and alliances
• Advocacy
• Experience documentation

Principles and values underlying CEOSS work
• CEOSS adheres to religious and human values that promote justice and peace, that respect pluralism and diversity, and that encourage ecological conservation.
• CEOSS works cooperatively and in partnership with national and local governmental agencies and with the institutions of civil society to best address problems of society.
• CEOSS seeks transparency with partners and donor organizations.
• CEOSS encourages at the grassroots a culture in which freedom of expression, democratic decision making, consensus-buildings and gender equity are valued and practiced.
• CEOSS equips and encourages workers and leaders with practical, analytical and creative skills that empower them to achieve their goals and objectives.