The essence of capacity building is sustainability - that is, creating practices that continue to perform after project completion. HELIX believes that local empowerment is a key ingredient for project effectiveness and sustainability. Through technical assistance, training and the development of diagnostic guides and action frameworks, HELIX strives to help communities develop capacities that would allow them to sustain projects long after the implementation phase is completed.
 
HELIX has and continues to develop teaming relationships with local technical experts, including community based groups and other development players, as a tool to promote knowledge creation and foster cooperative efforts to increase project effectiveness.