SAVE A FAMILY PLAN (1986)
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Mission Statement
partnering with the poor for a just world.
About This Cause
SAFP is a Canadian-based international non-governmental organization (NGO) founded in1965 by Monsignor Augustine Kandathil. SAFP is committed to seeking justice and working with the marginalized and poor of India regardless of caste, creed, gender or political affiliation. SAFP works in partnership with more than 50 Diocesan Social Service Societies/local NGO's, over 52,000 sanghams/self-help groups (grassroots, community-based organizations), more than 25 Institution based rehabilitation centres (for the physically or intellectually challenged, the elderly destitute and the dying), and more than 19,000 families annually in India. SAFP is supported by a wide network of volunteers in Canada and India. Goals •Lack of participatory decision-making and necessary action with respect to conditions that affect the livelihood of the poor is an obstacle to achieving Sustainable Development; SAFP, in partnership with the poor, will achieve sustainable development through self-help groups strengthening developmental activities •Socio-economic conditions of the alienated segment of society has a direct impact on access to basic human needs; SAFP, in partnership with the poor, will help in the development of opportunities through skill development and efficient use of physical and human resources •Social justice is an essential condition for the poor to increase their sense of self- esteem, dignity and hope; SAFP, in partnership with the poor; will provide its partners with the awareness on their rights and be responsible citizens of their country •Gender inequality and environmental degradation affect human and economic well-being; SAFP, in partnership with the poor, will foster gender equity and awareness for protecting the environment on which human, community and economic health depends •SAFP believes in families, the basic development unit of our society where parents are able to support their families, women are free of abuse and children have access to education. •Communities and families lack seed support, technical assistance and training to undertake various activities to enhance the quality of their lives; SAFP in partnership with the benefactors and funding agencies will offer financial support, technical assistance, information and resources (through education, promotion, fundraising, and technical expertise). •Bring awareness to and educate the developed world about developmental issues leading to understanding, personal involvement and informed action. •Engage in dialogue with the various levels of the organization towards an understanding of SAFP’s mission.