Vision APMAS has a great deal of experience in the provision of technical and managerial support to SHGs, SHG Federations and other major stakeholders in the self-help movement. Our work is primarily in Andhra Pradesh, but we also operate in other parts of India ; therefore we are able to make a sound contribution to the movement and towards its long-term sustainability. Our Vision is to contribute to the sustainability of the Self Help Group movement in India. Mission Our mission is to enable SHPIs to provide quality services to strong and vibrant SHGs and SHG Federations. APMAS believes in self-reliance of community-based organizations engaged in microfinance and livelihood promotion, strives for excellence in whatever it does and promotes the empowerment of women. APMAS will emerge as a national-level support institution by influencing appropriate policy and effective supervision of federations Core Values Core values allow APMAS to provide the necessary framework to strive for excellence and deliver high quality services. They are guiding principles for the staff to achieve the shared vision of APMAS. These values have descriptive indicators and are communicated to the staff on a regular basis. We Value: Concern for quality Continuous learning Promoting self-reliance Integrity and honesty Openness Shared Responsibility