Our mission

Our mission is to serve individuals and families in the poorest of communities in the world. Drawing strength from our diversity, resources and experience, we promote innovative solutions and are advocates for the right of every individual to a safe and secure way of life. We facilitate lasting change by:

• Strengthening capacity for self-help
• Providing economic growth opportunities
• Delivering relief in emergencies
• Promoting women's and children's rights
• Influencing policy decisions at all levels
• Addressing discrimination in all its forms
• Uniting the youth and building their capacity
• Advocating for a healthy and safe environment

The right of every child to free education. We pursue our mission with both expertise and compassion because the people whom we serve deserve nothing less.

Read more in the CARD Strategic Plan.

A good child makes a good household, a good household makes a good community and a good community makes a good nation.