What guides us

Our mission, vision and values

A shared vision for thriving individuals, resilient families and self-reliant communities.

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Restore dignity, protect life, develop human potential and accompany communities towards self-reliance and a better future.

CRESH mission statement

OUR MISSION

To contribute to lasting improvements in the living conditions of vulnerable populations by developing integrated, participatory programmes in health, education, child protection, family development, agriculture, vocational training and community empowerment. We work with communities, public institutions, partner organizations and development stakeholders to respond to human and social needs, strengthen local capacity and promote inclusive, equitable and sustainable development.

OUR VISION

To help build a Haitian society in which every person, family and community—especially those facing vulnerability—has access to the opportunities needed to live with dignity, benefit from quality essential services, develop their potential and participate in the lasting transformation of their environment. We aspire to autonomous, educated, healthy and economically resilient communities committed to a better future for present and coming generations.

OUR MISSION STATEMENT

Restore dignity, protect life, develop human potential and accompany communities towards self-reliance and a better future.

OUR CORE VALUES

Human dignity: every person deserves respect, protection, consideration and opportunity.
Compassion and solidarity: care for others, mutual support and service guide our commitment.
Integrity and transparency: we aim to act honestly, responsibly and with sound governance.
Excellence and professionalism: we seek quality in our services, programmes and institutional management.
Inclusion and equity: we support fair access to opportunities without discrimination.
Empowerment: we strengthen individual, family and community capacities.
Faith and hope: our commitment is inspired by Christian values of service, love, justice and human transformation.
Sustainability: we favour initiatives that create positive and lasting change.

HOW WE WORK

We identify needs expressed by communities, design appropriate responses, mobilize resources and skills, involve people in implementation, and monitor results so that we can learn and improve our work.

Addressing immediate needs while preparing for the future
Yon misyon ki konekte plizyè domèn

Addressing immediate needs while preparing for the future

CRESH combines support for individuals with the search for lasting solutions. Assistance provides help when difficulties arise; development strengthens capacities so that people and communities can shape their own future. These two dimensions should reinforce one another.

Our mission is delivered through several entities that share the same vision and can work together around the needs of one family.

One mission connecting different areas
A participatory approach in five steps
Our method

A participatory approach in five steps

Listen to communities and recognize the priorities they express. Understand needs and available resources. Design appropriate responses with the people concerned. Mobilize the skills and partnerships required. Follow up on actions, learn from experience and improve interventions.

This method promotes shared responsibility and local ownership of initiatives.

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Protected people, empowered families, resilient communities
Our ambition

Protected people, empowered families, resilient communities

We aspire to an environment where children can learn and grow safely, families can access essential services, women and young people can develop their skills, and communities can take part in shaping their future.

Cooperation with institutions and partners is essential to extending the reach of these commitments.

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