Mission Statement
At Projects of Promise, we believe that by empowering the poor, and by encouraging and advocating for development activities that strengthen their capacity and sense of self-determination, that sustainable relief and eradication of poverty is possible. Partners of Projects of Promise extend assistance to people in need and do not discriminate on religious, political, social, cultural, age or gender grounds.
OUR VALUES
- We value people, regardless of age, gender or religious affiliation. We do not discriminate against any person but treat all equally.
- Basic human needs are defined as primary health care, basic education, family planning, nutrition, water and sanitation, and shelter.
- We are a voice for the poor, the disadvantaged and the oppressed. We recognise that we live in a world where the gap between rich and poor, advantaged and disadvantaged, liberated and oppressed continues to widen. Our role is to speak for those who have no voice.
- We are stewards to those in need. We achieve our goals through effective partnerships both within Australia and overseas. We are stewards of the responsibility we have to a world in need.
- We are passionate, responsive and committed to express the love of God and this moves us to respond to the needs of those in poverty and distress.
OUR VISION
To encourage, support and build relationships with in-country partners to deliver best practice, aid and development projects to communities in need.
OUR DEVELOPMENT APPROACH
Sustainable Change
Planning and delivery approach focused on systemic and sustainable change.
Partnership
Committing to active partnership with local development partners in which there is respect and regard for the contributions and capabilities that each partner brings in pursuit of shared development goals.
Inclusion
Committing to engagement and inclusion of community members and stakeholders who are marginalised through discrimination, disadvantage, disability, race, gender, sexuality, sexual orientation, ethnicity, indigeneity, displacement, caste, policy or other social economic status.
Agency
Respecting the importance of the individual and community in producing positive and lasting change.
Zero Tolerance
A commitment to zero tolerance of any form of abuse, harassment, exploitation or other demeaning behaviour.
