Vision, Mission & Core Values

Vision & Mission

Vision

Equitable, Inclusive and Resilient Communities.

Mission

To improve the quality of life for marginalized communities through service delivery and strengthening systems and structures.

Our Core Values
. We strive to uphold our value system not only within our internal interfaces but also in our interactions with external stakeholders and program participants. Our core values serve as the fundamental ideals that drive our work and shape our identity and brand.
Respect is core; value all, listen, collaborate for mutual understanding.

Some of the sub-values we associate with Respect include;

  • Open Communication: Encouraging open and honest dialogue while respecting different opinions and ideas.
  • Active Listening: Demonstrating respect by actively listening to others, acknowledging their input and considering their viewpoints.
  • Empathy: Understanding and appreciating the feelings, experiences and challenges of others.
  • Fairness: Treating all individuals equitably and impartially, ensuring fairness in decision-making processes
  • Personal Boundaries: Respecting personal boundaries and maintaining confidentiality when necessary.
  • Professionalism: Displaying professional behaviour and treating colleagues, clients and stakeholders with respect and courtesy.
  • Recognition and Appreciation: Acknowledging and appreciating the efforts and achievements of individuals and teams.
  • Conflict Resolution: Resolving conflicts in a respectful and constructive manner, promoting understanding and reconciliation.
Integrity: Highest ethics, honesty, transparency; excellence in reliable, trustworthy solutions.

Some of the sub-values we associate with Integrity include;

  • Honesty: Acting truthfully and transparently in all interactions and communications.
  • Trustworthiness: Being reliable and dependable, keeping commitments and maintaining confidentiality.
  • Fairness: Treating all individuals with impartiality and without favouritism or bias
  • Ethical conduct: Upholding and adhering to moral principles and professional standards
  • Personal Boundaries: Respecting personal boundaries and maintaining confidentiality when necessary.
  • Authenticity: Being genuine and true to oneself, acting in alignment with personal and organizational values.
  • Consistency: Demonstrating coherence and reliability in behaviour and decision-making
  • ā¦Professionalism: Exhibiting competence, integrity and ethical behaviour in one's professional role
  • Compliance: Adhering to laws, regulations and internal policies and procedures.
  • Transparency: Providing clear and open information, being accessible and promoting accountability
  • Responsibility: Acknowledging obligations and taking ownership of tasks and outcomes.
  • Reliability: Delivering on promises and commitments consistently
  • Openness to feedback: Welcoming constructive criticism and being willing to learn and improve
  • Courage: Demonstrating the bravery to do what is right, even in challenging situations
Accountability: Responsibility, teamwork, learning from mistakes, continuous improvement, goal achievement.

Some of the sub-values we associate with Accountability include;

  • Responsibility: Individuals take ownership of their actions and outcomes and understand their role in achieving organizational goals.
  • Transparency: Openly sharing information, decisions and progress with relevant stakeholders, promoting trust and clarity within the organization.
  • Reliability: Consistently delivering on commitments, meeting deadlines and fulfilling obligations
  • Consequence Management: Holding individuals accountable for their actions and ensuring appropriate consequences for both successes and failures.
  • Learning and Improvement: Emphasizing a culture of continuous learning, where mistakes are seen as opportunities for growth and improvement.
  • Clear Expectations: Establishing and communicating clear performance expectations and goals, ensuring everyone understands what is expected of them.
  • Feedback and Coaching: Providing constructive feedback and guidance to help individuals improve their performance and accountability
  • Problem-solving: Encouraging proactive identification and resolution of issues, taking ownership of finding solutions.
Pursue excellence, innovate, learn, celebrate success, inspire continuous improvement.

Some of the sub-values we associate with Excellence include;

  • Continuous Improvement: We value excellence and therefore prioritize a culture of continuous improvement. We shall encourage employees to constantly seek ways to enhance processes, products and services
  • Quality: A commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes is an essential sub-value to us. We shall strive to meet or exceed the expectations of our program participants and maintain rigorous standards of quality in all aspects of our work.
  • Professionalism: Demonstrating professionalism is important to us. All FAPAD staff are expected to conduct themselves with integrity, ethics and a high level of competence in their roles.
  • Attention to Detail: Paying attention to detail is crucial for achieving excellence. We shall emphasize the importance of accuracy, precision and thoroughness in all tasks and operations.
  • Innovation: we shall encourage and value innovation. We shall foster a culture that supports creativity, calculated risk-taking and the exploration of new ideas to drive progress and stay relevant.
  • Focus on our people and the program beneficiaries: Putting our people and the program beneficiaries at the centre is vital for excellence. We shall prioritize understanding the needs of our program participants, delivering exceptional service and creating products or solutions that truly address our program participantsā€™ pain points.
  • Results Orientation: We shall place importance on achieving tangible results. We shall set ambitious goals, track progress and celebrate achievements, fostering a culture of performance and outcomes.
  • Learning and Development: We shall strengthen our commitment to learning and development. We shall invest in employee training, professional growth opportunities and knowledge-sharing to continually enhance individual and collective capabilities.
Value diversity, inclusive, equal opportunities, innovation, rich ideas, celebrate differences.

Some of the sub-values we associate with Diversity and Inclusion include;

  • Equity: Ensuring fair treatment, equal access to opportunities and impartiality in decision-making processes.
  • Empathy: Cultivating understanding and compassion for different perspectives and experiences.
  • Open-mindedness: Being receptive to new ideas, perspectives and ways of thinking that may challenge traditional norms or established practices.
  • Transparency: Promoting clear communication and information-sharing to build trust and foster a sense of inclusion.
  • Continuous learning: Encouraging ongoing education and personal development to enhance understanding of diverse cultures, backgrounds and identities.
  • Flexibility: Embracing and accommodating different work styles, needs and preferences to create an inclusive and supportive environment.
  • Leadership commitment: Demonstrating visible support and advocacy from leaders at all levels to promote diversity and inclusion as fundamental values within the organization.