Who Are We
Principles & Values
Who Are We
Guiding Principles and Core Values of the Popular Aid for Relief & Development
Human Rights & Social Justice
PARD believes all human beings have the same universal rights. These rights should guarantee freedom, justice, and equality to everybody. All individuals should have an equal opportunity to exercise the privileges of citizenship, freedom of speech, press, religion and to participate fully in civil life, regardless of race, religion, sex, or other characteristics irrelevant to the true value of each individual.
Accountability & Transparency
PARD perceives transparency as a reflection for openness and clarity on crucial issues such as decision-making mechanisms, operations, finance and relations. We think of accountability as an expectation to the responsibility and commitment towards PARD’s mission, values and promised quality performance.
Gender
PARD believes that women should enjoy equal political, civil and social rights under equal circumstances that would lead to equal opportunities and capabilities. We believe that all society members and women in particular should be empowered to participate in the decision-making and implementation of issues that affect their lives.
Value of International Agreement
PARD is committed to all relevant international agreements and conventions on human rights, such as CEDAW, CRC, Beijing declaration and the Alma-Ata Declaration as well. PARD also believes in its role as an active participant that aims to contribute to the accomplishment of the Millennium Development Goals.
Participation
PARD believes that all individuals and groups have the right to participate in the processes that define their lives. All individuals should have the chance to participate meaningfully in the making of decisions that influence their lives and the lives of their families. PARD believes that the organizations’ stakeholders and constituencies are integral and full partners of the planning, action and learning processes that PARD takes on.
I thank the Popular Aid for Relief & Development, it’s an organization that is feeling people’s suffering, and providing services of high importance. Every family needs the items found in the food kits distributed.
— Renee Brayteh, A beneficiary in Naba’a area in Beirut.
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Beneficiaries
PARD is a grassroots organization founded in 1985. It provides relief and public health, environmental, and social services to marginalized Palestinian and Lebanese communities and Syrian refugees, building their resilience and community participation.
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Mission & Vision
PARD is a grassroots local NGO. It promotes gender justice and the right of marginalized groups to access essential social, health, and environmental services. Its vision is for refugees to enjoy rights, justice, and live in clean, safe communities.
Who Are We
Profile
PARD is a grassroots organization founded in 1985. It provides relief and public health, environmental, and social services to marginalized Palestinian and Lebanese communities and Syrian refugees, building their resilience and community participation.