The Sustainable Development Foundation (SDF) works to promote and protect human rights, especially of vulnerable groups and those in poverty. SDF helps enable these vulnerable groups participate in natural resource management for the protection and restoration of the balance of natural resources, which will lead to livelihood development. The Foundation also promotes good governance in natural resource management, and in the development of economic, social, and environmental policy. Additionally, the Foundation performs studies and research and is working to develop the learning processes for sustainable development.