PENTSOS uses a combination of development approaches such as basic needs-based approach, asset-based approach, human development approach, rights-based approach and livelihood security approach in ensuring a holistic transformation of societies in order to help people reach their full potential. This long-term, inclusive, and dynamic process facilitates participation and collaboration across communities, faith-based organisations, civil society and the public and private sectors.

Our Rights-Based Approach is informed by the notion that transformational development can only be achieved if every person has a right to a livelihood and basic services, be safe from harm, be heard and be treated with dignity. It hinges on transforming power relations among various stakeholders and identifying the key systemic obstacles that keep people from fulfilling their rights and responsibilities.

To promote such transformative and sustainable change, we engage people at every level—individual, family, community, national and international- irrespective of ethnicity and religious affiliation.