EPDA – Environmental Protection and Development Association (EPDA) is a non-governmental and nonprofit organisation working to secure a sustainable future for all. EPDA lays emphasis on promoting a world where humans nurture nature as an asset for life, peace and human development.
MISSION
The mission of EPDA is “to promote sustainable environments, food security and peace as the catalysts for community development”.
VISION
EPDA envisions “a world built upon healthy and rich environment for the support of sustainable and peaceful lifestyles by the combined efforts of communities, civil society, government and businesses”. This vision takes into consideration the interaction between man and the environment, and the perception and interpretation of peace and life saving elements of sustainable development in the minds of people.
CORE VALUES:
- INTEGRITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY
EPDA is striving to keep its promises to earn the confidence of all those with whom it works, on the basis of a transparent, accountable and responsible professional behavior. EPDA shall show highest level of integrity in its administrative, service, and outreach activities and would tie these activities directly to its mission in order to maintain and report its records accurately.
- SERVICES AND PARTNERSHIP
In carrying out its activities, effective and flexible solutions shall be provided to meet the needs of target beneficiaries as well as build strong partnerships. EPDA shall commit all its energy towards constantly improving results and quality services. We seek external alliances to enhance our impact on the lives of low income communities.
- TEAMWORK
The best results shall be obtained through teamwork and by enhancing the role and capacity of each individual.
- LEADERSHIP
EPDA strives to be on the leading edge of service provision (capacity building, information sharing and collaboration) and policy reform support. EPDA shall therefore take advantage of every opportunity to generate evidence-based data as well as to build the capacities and competences of staff and volunteers.
- TIMELINESS
The most important aspect for the EPDA is acting with the utmost care, promptness and timeliness in order to ensure beneficiaries’ satisfaction.
- INNOVATION
The continuous renewal is central to the operation or business/organisational conduct of EPDA. Through a strong team of research and development EPDA shall put in a daily effort to overcome stereotypes and to study new ways to produce results. Innovation is aimed at improving the quality of approaches used, products, services, and maintaining a leadership position as well as greater service share in the local and national nonprofit environment.
- ADAPTABILITY
EPDA intends to be a nimble, flexible and dynamic organization, able and willing to adapt to the evolving needs of target groups and the shifting landscape of technology.
PRINCIPLES
EPDA in carrying its work shall be guided by and full respect of the Humanitarian Principles of:
- Humanity: EPDA operates with a desire to provide development services and humanitarian assistance without discrimination in order to alleviate poverty and human suffering to the needy.
- Impartiality: Our human development actions must be carried out on the basis of need alone, giving priority to the most urgent cases of distress and making no discrimination on the basis of nationality, race, gender, religious belief, class or political opinions.
- Neutrality: In order to earn and enjoy the confidence of all, EPDA shall not take sides in hostilities or engage at any time in controversies of a political, racial, religious or ideological nature.
- Independence: EPDA is independent in its interventions and will always maintain its autonomy so that it may be able at all times act in accordance with EPDA core values.
OUR OVERARCHING STRATEGY:
We have developed simple interactive approaches to guide our operations:
- Facilitating two way exchange of information,
- Empowering and raising the voices of youth and women in their community to influence decisions and policies making,
- Ensuring inclusive Participatory Reflection and Action approach (PRA) in community development
- Fostering interactive stand-up dialogue on key issues for public awareness and effective time management
- Building trust and confidence through local employment and volunteering services
