Heshima seeks projects that inprove the opportunities for disadvantaged individuals in Africa and/or in Netherlands.  Disadvantage can come from the societal position, lack of educational opportunities, physical hadicaps, or from other other causes. 

Heshima utilize a long term perspective in it's activities, and ensure sustainability as a precondition. Also projects that aim to improve the environment are within the scope of Heshima.

Heshima aims to improve people self respect by improving their economic potential.