| ADRA UGANDA MISSION:
“To reflect God’s Character through humanitarian and sustainable development activities implemented in equitable partnerships that empower stakeholders and uphold human dignity regardless of gender, age, ethnic, political and religious affiliations.”
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ADRA BELIEFS
- Through humanitarian acts we make known the just, merciful and loving character of God.
- To work with those in need is an expression of our love for God.
- The compassionate ministry of Jesus is its own abundant motive and reward.
- It is an agency of change, and an instrument of grace and providence.
- A true and equitable partnership with those in need will result in a practical and dynamic relationship and in sustainable change.
- Age, gender, race and culture enrich our communities and endeavours, and are assets to be nurtured and developed.
- Communities should be assisted through participatory development, which is gender inclusive and provides equal opportunity to individuals of different ethnics, religious and cultural backgrounds.
- All persons have equal rights to health, education, self-realization and fulfillment of socio-economic potential.
- The complete utilization of women’s capabilities is a vital component of the development process.
- Every child should have a future filled with opportunity, and freedom to choose his/her future.
- Information and participatory training free individuals to fulfill their potential.
- Families and communities are the building blocks of personal character and society.
- Its constituencies are defined through its primary relationship including the church, the donors, the communities and other development partners.
- Each society must care for and faithfully manage the natural resources of the world.
- All resources, opportunities and advantages are gifts, which must be responsibly managed and shared.
- Integrity at every level is an appropriate expectation due to all partners in the development process.
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ADRA'S OPERATING PRINCIPLES
- ADRA upholds its beliefs and mission in its decision-making at all levels.
- ADRA maintains a balance in the allocation of resources, which allows for the continued viability of both relief and development activities at all levels.
- ADRA maintains a full commitment to long-term sustainable develop0ment initiatives, which are appropriate to local needs.
- ADRA responds promptly, effectively and appropriately to human and natural disasters.
- ADRA undertakes humanitarian and developmental assistance avoiding discrimination based on race, ethnicity, gender, political or religious affiliation.
- ADRA ensures an efficient channel between identified needs and donor and constituent resources.
- ADRA recognizes that its constituencies are diverse but identifiable and is sensitive to each constituency’s individual needs.
- ADRA is committed to technical excellence in all its activities.
- ADRA implements development processes, which are, based on community needs, assessments, and which incorporate appropriate input from all participating levels.
- ADRA furthers the growth and health of communities through developmental assistance to economic infrastructure, schools, health care facilities, and other services.
- ADRA promotes effective quality communication throughout its network.
- ADRA periodically evaluates and redefines its policies through self-appraisal and assessment to improve its operations.
- ADRA acknowledges that its personnel are of essential value and must, therefore be treated with fairness, respect and equity.
- ADRA carries out policies, which define and dedicate appropriate resources to the development and upgrading of its human resources.
- ADRA incorporates women into all levels of its operations and promotes an equitable role for women in the development process.
- ADRA promotes its public profile through on going public awareness Program.
- ADRA improves awareness of developmental issues and provides additional avenues and mechanisms for constituencies’ response and action.
- ADRA is committed to enlarging its donor base among individual, corporate, and governmental entities, matching its expansion to correspond to managerial, technical and community capacities, and organizational maturity.
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