The association sought since its inception to activate community involvement through the development of voluntary activities designed to coordinate with donor and civil society institutions. The Human Development Association is proud of its distinguished relations with friends and partner institutions of developmental work in and outside of the Gaza Strip. The organization succeeded in strengthening its relationship with local and international institutions as well as many universities and centers for developmental studies.
The infancy of the association was not easy and faced many obstacles such as a lack of funding and a lack of support and expertise. However, it has successfully achieved its objectives with determination based upon and supported by its audience. This makes the Association a leader in its region. The association is looking forward to providing excellent services to the Gaza Strip in general and to the southern areas in particular. This can be illustrated via the following mission statement:
We seek to develop the values of tolerance, cooperation and community involvement through programs and projects targeted to serve the Palestinian family.
Values and Philosophy of the Association:
The philosophy of the Organization is centered on the commitment to provide assistance and support to the Palestinian family providing an influence upon policies related to the Palestinian family and encouraging initiatives and voluntary work through commitment to the following strategic:
- Professional values include: transparency, teamwork, effective community participation, a respect for the public and equitable distribution of resources
- Ethical values include: respect for community values, ethics, customs and traditions, a respect for human rights irrespective of one's religion or beliefs, color or race, and social responsibility to uphold work ethic
Aims:
- The development of the rural community culturally and socially.
- Developing the capacity of rural women and enhancing their role in society.
- Building the capacity of young people to promote their participation with civil society.
- Developing the capacities of children and their cultural and social skills.
- Disseminating and consolidating the concept of voluntary work in the rural community.
- Promoting cooperation and interaction between civil society institutions.