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The Popular Aid for Relief and Development
The Popular Aid for Relief and Development (PARD) is an independent grassroots organization working on gender justice and women's empowerment, youth empowerment, environmental health, and relief for people in distress among Palestinian and Lebanese communities and refugees from Syria.
PARD adheres itself to the Millennium Development Goals
Which includes the following
Supporting the Local Economy
Eradication of extreme poverty and hunger by supporting small local projects.
Mother & Child Health
Improvement of maternal health: through the mother and child health program.
Environmental Health
Environmental sustainability: by providing environmental health programs.
Building Partnerships
Developing a global partnership for development: through networking with local and international NGOs and UN agencies.
Education
Achieving universal primary education: by providing remedial lessons to students kindergartens for children, combat illiteracy and vocational trainings.
Women Empowerment
Promotion of gender equality and empowerment of women: through the formation of women's committees; awareness-raising and income-generating projects.
Preventing Disease
Combatting HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases: through health education for prevention.
After participating in the mammography and Pap smear examination campaign, I discovered that I have a problem and I was treated, and I have the Popular Aid for Relief and Development to thank for that.
— Nijmi Chemali، A beneficiary in Bourghliyye Gathering in South Lebanon.
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PARD also adheres to the SPEHERE principles through 10 core principles
Putting Humanity First
The humanitarian imperative comes first.
Providing Impartial Aid
Aid is given regardless of the race, creed or nationality of the recipients and without adverse distinction of any kind. Aid priorities are calculated on the basis of need alone.
Maintaining Independence
Aid will not be used to further a particular political or religious standpoint.
Operating Autonomously
We shall endeavor not to act as instruments of government foreign policy.
Respecting Culture
We shall respect culture and custom.
Using Local Capacity
We shall attempt to build disaster response on local capacities.
Involving Beneficiaries
Ways shall be found to involve program beneficiaries in the management of relief aid.
Reducing Future Risk
Relief aid must strive to reduce future vulnerabilities to disaster as well as meeting basic needs.
Upholding Accountability
We hold ourselves accountable to both those we seek to assist and those from whom we accept resources.
Portraying Dignity
We hold ourselves accountable to both those we seek to assist and those from whom we accept resources.
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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.
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Principles & Values
PARD believes all people have equal rights to freedom, justice, and participation. It supports gender equality and women empowerment. It commits to transparency, accountability, and international human rights international agreements.