The vision of Mazao is an improvement of the living conditions of and a wider range of “choices" and possibilities for each individual. Mazao continues to resea rch different tools and systems capable of realizing such a vision. The activities are decided in consultation with the beneficiaries and with their needs in mind, in relation to the most appropriate instruments for each situation and considering the promotion of each individual’s abilities.

Mazao NGOD projects use a wide range of tools such as methodologies of active education (non-formal and artistic), participatory theatre, socioecological enterprise, microcredit, and the traditional knowledge channeled towards activities which at once generate wealth and respect environmental heritage. Mazao NGOD aims to promote individual and community self-determination by facilitating the empowerment and to support the creation of a leadership capable of initializing new change initiatives.