Principal thematic approaches of the organization are:

1.  Co-ordination, facilitation and networking
2.  Research and capacity building initiative
3.  Representation, advocacy, policy debate and drafting legislation
4.  Documentation, translation, publication, dissemination and knowledge center
5.  Promotion of professional standards

FOHRID has become a service provider in the non-profit sector. The benefits of its activities are directed at:

1.  People in need regardless of ethnic, gender, political or religious backgrounds.
2.  Promotion of dialogue to end impunity, establishment of accountability, strengthening rule of law, democratic governance including and reform and non-violent conflict resolution and peacebuilding.
3.  Provision of empowerment and assistance through community based participatory approach in the theme of FOHRID's working areas.
4.  Provision of durable solution for those affected by conflict; and
5.  Promotion of the principle of service and professionalism in the non-profit sector.