Mission and Vision
What we are working towards, how we intend to get there, and the commitments we hold ourselves to.
Our Vision
A society where vulnerable individuals and communities live healthy, productive and dignified lives.
Our Mission
To improve the wellbeing of vulnerable populations through humanitarian assistance, mental health care, community empowerment, health care services, cultural restoration and promotion, and sustainable development initiatives.
Main objective
To improve the quality of life and wellbeing of vulnerable individuals, families and communities through integrated humanitarian assistance, mental health and psychosocial support, health care services, promotion of positive cultural and religious values, community empowerment, livelihood development, and sustainable development programmes.
Specific objectives
The twelve commitments set out in our constitution, against which our programmes are designed and measured.
- To promote mental health and improve access to quality mental health services.
- To provide psychosocial support, counselling and trauma healing services to vulnerable individuals, families and communities.
- To improve access to quality healthcare through health promotion, disease prevention, home-based care and referral services.
- To improve access to quality education and lifelong learning opportunities across primary, secondary, vocational, tertiary and higher institutions of learning.
- To support the rehabilitation, reintegration and empowerment of war victims, former abductees, refugees and other vulnerable populations.
- To strengthen household livelihoods and economic resilience through vocational training, financial literacy, savings initiatives, entrepreneurship and income-generating activities.
- To provide humanitarian assistance and emergency response services during disasters, conflicts, epidemics and other emergencies.
- To promote child protection, youth development, gender equality, disability inclusion and the rights of vulnerable groups.
- To preserve, restore and promote positive cultural values, indigenous knowledge, traditional conflict resolution mechanisms, cultural heritage and social cohesion.
- To strengthen partnerships with government, educational and cultural institutions, health facilities, civil society organisations, development partners and local communities.
- To undertake research, advocacy, training, monitoring, documentation and public education to improve policy and service delivery.
- To improve access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) services in order to prevent water-borne diseases and improve quality of life.
Our core values
Integrity
We uphold honesty, ethical conduct, transparency and accountability in all our actions, while maintaining the trust of the communities, partners, donors and people we serve.
Accountability
We take responsibility for our actions, decisions and resources, while ensuring transparency, effectiveness and responsiveness to the people we serve and our partners.
Compassion
We place people at the centre of our work, providing care, empathy, respect and support to individuals and communities facing hardship and vulnerability.
Respect for Human Dignity
We value the worth, rights and dignity of every person by promoting respect, fairness, inclusion and equal treatment regardless of background or circumstances.
Inclusiveness
We create opportunities for participation and access to services for the most socially vulnerable, ensuring that no one is left behind.
Partnership
We work with government institutions, cultural and faith leaders, health facilities, civil society and development partners, because lasting change is built together.
Your support restores hope
Every contribution helps us reach one more family in Northern Uganda with mental health care, protection and the means to rebuild.