REVISIONING in 2024: Mission, Vision, Values
The Olancho Aid board of directors began a visioning process in 2023 to refine the organization’s identity. The effort included gathering feedback from a wide range of stakeholders through surveys, focus groups and one-on-one meetings. The new mission and vision reflect the insights from both local community members and international supporters.
Mission: We build transformative pathways for inclusive education that unite and inspire the Honduran community, igniting growth and fulfillment in mind, body, and spirit.
Vision: A global community interconnected through education, united in dignity, and driven by collaboration to spark lasting, positive change in Honduras.
Values:
INCLUSIVITY: We embrace the diversity of individuals and recognize our responsibility to profoundly care for one another. Our initiatives focus on individualized attention to each person’s needs, encouraging them to flourish by being attentive to their unique circumstances, gifts, and limitations.
SOLIDARITY: We practice accompaniment to walk alongside individuals and communities, encourage multicultural exchange, and build genuine relationships based on mutual respect and shared humanity.
COLLABORATION: We foster encounters between diverse stakeholders, bringing local experts to the forefront to build relationships, engage in advocacy, and undertake programs that create positive and sustainable change across borders.
FAITH: We welcome individuals of all faith traditions, applying the principles of Catholic social teaching as a call to action that promotes human dignity, social justice, and the common good with love and compassion.
INNOVATION: We commit to continuous growth to provide creative solutions that address the emerging needs of education and community development, embracing transformation as a driving force.
INTEGRITY: We endeavor to uphold the highest standards of authenticity, honesty, transparency, and ethical conduct in all aspects of our work to ensure accountability, mutual trust, and respect.