Mission LVIA

LVIA goals are: to represent an expression of responsible citizenship and solidarity; to concretely work towards the identification and promotion of means to bring about change; to support dialogue and reciprocal understanding between peoples with the aim of fostering the construction of a global society based on justice and solidarity.

A society in which the dignity of every single person is defended and promoted - together with the possibility of enjoying the fundamental freedoms, better and more equal access to resources and basic health and educational services, the possibility of living in a wholesome environment and any other aspect which fosters an improvement in living standards and the possibility of every individual and community participating in the determination of their own free choices, whilst taking into consideration cultural elements, the rights of other peoples, and the rights of each and every man and woman on the planet.

This mission is being carried out through (from Art. 4 of the Statute of Association):

The planning and implementation of direct interventions of international solidarity, cooperation and humanitarian aid work
The promotion of cooperation between countries and communities in the Northern and Southern hemispheres of the world
Undertaking to educate, inform and sensitise societies in the Northern and Southern hemispheres on the themes outlined above
Researching and examining the causes of injustice and its consequences
The promotion, in conjunction with relevant competent authorities and various institutions, of initiatives aimed towards removing situations of injustice and their consequences
The promotion of an open and intercultural society
The promotion of consumer choices and sustainability
The participation in networks or collectives whose work and aims are consistent with the Statute of Association
The promotion of every other initiative that is consistent with the values outlined in the Statute of Association

LVIA works on a non-profit basis and undertakes its work in a serious manner, looking for ways to carry out effective and innovative actions. LVIA recognises the central values of voluntary work in the various expressions of its activities, the spirit of voluntary service and its gratuitousness, as well as the idea of professionalism as a commitment to responsibility, competence and respect in the face of complexities inherent in the situations in which it proposes to operate in.

“This English translation has been possible thanks to the project: Free translation of websites for NGOs and non-profit-making organisations. A project managed by Mondo Services and the translator Eoghan Price”