life in all its fullness
Our focus is on helping the most vulnerable Refugees, children, and asylums seekers overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help Refugees, children, and asylums seekers of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our vision and mission.
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Our Vision Statement
A world where all migrants and refugees are protected, embraced and empowered, share a safe, just and dignified life and welcoming communities.
Where they are protected, cared for and given the opportunities to become hope meant them to be.
Where they grow strong in communities free of need and full of promise. Where families are valued, creation preserved and the most vulnerable live in security and confidence.
Where they become responsible citizens of well led nations. Where peace and justice reign and all have the right to contribute.
Where they flourish in a world where the treasure of our hearts and the measure of our wealth is the happiness and well-being of all children.
Our Mission Statement
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UFVRA is an international partnership organization whose mission is to Empower passionate people to work together to achieve safety, justice and dignity in communities threatened by conflict and disaster, and stand with and advocate for migrants and refugees, transforming communities, and advocating for human rights.
We pursue this mission through integrated, charitable commitment to:
Transformational Development that is community-based and sustainable, focused especially on the needs of refugees woman and children
Emergency Relief that assists people afflicted by conflict or disaster.
Promotion of Justice that seeks to change unjust structures affecting the poor among whom we work.
Partnerships with organizations to contribute to social transformation.
Public Awareness that leads to informed understanding, giving, involvement and advocacy
Welcome
we believes that we are called to welcome those fleeing persecution and seeking refuge across the world.
Integrity
Driven by a desire to serve vulnerable refugees and migrants, we refuse to compromise our moral, economic, and political integrity as we carry out our mission to that end.
Innovation
Committed to bold action and continuous learning, UFVRA invites others to join our mission, eager to embrace fresh perspectives and explore new ways to engage in this work of welcome.
Interdependence
UFVRA depends on a diverse network of community partners, faith-based groups, and private entities to magnify our reach and impact – and they rely on our expertise and leadership
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
Grounded in our policy, we believe that everyone should be celebrated, and valued for their unique life experiences. We believe that diverse opinions, ideas, and beliefs are the foundation of a healthy organization and a flourishing society. Our history of welcome is the inspiration for our creation of a workplace that honors and supports everyone.
We are committed to the poor
In this broken world, we are striving to Advocacy, bring justice, peace, reconciliation, and healing through our service to the poorest of the poor. We are called to bring an end to their suffering and partner with them in transforming lives.
We value people
We believe in the dignity, the uniqueness, and the intrinsic worth of every individual—including those we serve, our donors, our volunteers and their families, our board members and each of our volunteers. By encouraging these important values in our professional culture, our volunteers is able to have more open and honest working relationships, which extend into their personal and professional development in positive ways.