MISSION
We provide aid to refugees, both at home and abroad. No politics. Simply humanitarian.
VISION
We envision a world where compassion compels individuals, families, and communities to lift hands, helping refugees achieve “the good life” through stability and self-sufficiency. We’re here to show you how.
VALUES
DIGNITY: We treat everyone with respect and dignity, actively promoting the equal treatment of all people. Whether employees, volunteers, donors, or beneficiaries, we value each unique voice and perspective. We support diversity in all we do and are committed to a culture of inclusivity.
COLLABORATION: We believe effective humanitarian work is done in partnership with locals, experts, and the beneficiaries themselves, who know best their situation and needs. We are committed to involving all stakeholders, expanding our network, and sharing resources however necessary to benefit refugees.
PROFESSIONALISM: We engage our work in a thoughtful and strategic manner, with a heavy dose of humility as well. We strive to provide the highest degree of quality in all that we do, and we value the professional expertise and passion necessary to achieve that standard.
AGILITY: We value the flexibility necessary to swiftly address problems and fill gaps. Unencumbered by a top-heavy bureaucracy, we nimbly respond to emerging crises and new developments in the field. We adapt to new challenges through creative solutions, innovation, and strategic partnerships.
EFFICIENCY: We are driven to maximize the impact of our resources, providing the most meaningful services to the most vulnerable refugees. Hundreds of volunteers and thousands of in-kind donations multiply our cash investments and ensure a consistently high impact for each and every donor dollar.
ACCOUNTABILITY: We are committed to integrity, transparency, and evidence-based learning in our work. We maintain the highest ethical standards and provide reliable reporting on our performance and finances. We believe in robust monitoring and evaluation to measure progress and meet our objectives.
“We have to pull out all the stops in welcoming the refugee and the immigrant, in getting to know those who live around us, in showing love to our neighbors. We can’t afford to isolate people anymore. We can’t afford to push folks to the fringes of our society.”