Our work
Transforming lives through faith, community and action
Our work covers three core pillars
We make a meaningful difference in the lives of millions worldwide through our unique, faith-based and community-led approach to tackling poverty, injustice and violence. We understand that these challenges are deeply interconnected and as such, our response is holistic, while confronting the systemic causes and consequences of marginalisation and oppression.
We use an Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) approach to unlock local potential. Rather than imposing external solutions, we help communities recognise, value and build on their existing strengths. This model fosters self-sufficiency, replaces dependency with dignity, and ensures that solutions are driven and sustained by local people. The result is not just transformed lives, but communities strengthened from within, capable of sustaining change long into the future.
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Ending injustice
Ending violence
Ending poverty
Ending injustice
We are committed to challenging the deep-rooted injustices that prevent individuals, particularly women and girls, from reaching their full potential. Our work focuses on promoting gender equality, advocating for human rights and addressing systemic inequalities that fuel discrimination and marginalisation. Our members stand at the forefront of change: campaigning for access to education, amplifying the voices of people who are not being heard and equipping communities to challenge harmful practices. Guided by faith and grounded in dignity, we strive to create a world where justice is not a privilege, but a right shared by all.
Ending violence
We believe that every person has the right to live in safety, free from violence, fear and harm. Across our global movement, we work tirelessly to end violence in all its forms, especially gender-based and domestic violence. We promote peace by fostering healthy relationships within families and communities, supporting survivors and challenging harmful cultural norms. From community education and advocacy to practical support and safe spaces, our members are at the heart of this mission. Empowered by faith and compassion, we walk alongside individuals and families, helping to build stronger, safer communities where dignity and respect prevail.
Ending poverty
We believe that poverty is not inevitable, and that lasting change begins within communities. In 2024, our members supported over 2,700,000 people across 35 provinces through practical, locally led programmes focused on economic empowerment, education, and resilience.
Our Vision and Mission
At the core of all we do is our belief that faith and compassion can transform lives.
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