Mission
of AIFO
AIFO
has chosen to focus its activities in supporting leprosy affected
persons and persons with disabilities through integrated development
projects, with particular attention towards the poorest and vulnerable
groups of persons, in a spirit of partnership.
At
the same time AIFO promotes activities of development education in
Europe
, for a better understanding of causes underlying
poverty and under-development and for a just North-South relationship.
Fundamental Values which
Inspire and Guide the Work of AIFO
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Respect
of Human Rights of persons affected with leprosy and persons with
disability
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Recognizing
the special value of all persons affected with leprosy and all
persons with disabilities.
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Believing
in the social justice, dignity and equality of all peoples.
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Opposing
any kind of discrimination, especially towards persons affected with
leprosy and persons with disabilities.
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Promoting
special attention towards the needs of more vulnerable groups like
poor, women and children.
Fundamental
Operating Principles for the Work of AIFO
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To
seek an equilibrium between activities which answer immediate needs
and those which promote a durable and sustainable development.
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To
seek constantly an improvement in the physical and working
capacities of persons affected with leprosy and persons with
disabilities, till they can decide their own destinies.
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To
seek to fight against the causes of under-development,
discrimination and poverty in all activities.
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To
seek to give voice to persons affected with leprosy and persons with
disabilities so that they can mobilize public opinion and change
policies and actions which affect their lives.
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To
seek an equilibrium between interventions in area where these can
have most impact and the areas where such activities are most
needed.
AIFO
Activities:
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