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HATOF
Hands Across The Ocean Foundation

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MISSION STATEMENT

HATOF Foundation is a non-profit, tax exempt, youth-led sustainable development organization based in Ghana. HATOF was created to assist young people in Ghana to undertake projects and programs that will enable them to obtain skills necessary for their livelihoods.
HATOF is also committed to serving disadvantaged populations, especially young women through an integrated approach emphasizing the health and economic and social development of communities and households.

VISION
A local community of young people creating a better world for current and future generations through local and global action.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

  1. To promote sustainable development through the work done by young people and young professionals
  2. To facilitate the implementation of projects and programs developed by members to address poverty, youth unemployment, HIV/AIDS, environmental degradation, poverty alleviation, and leadership, which are consistent with the objectives of the organization, including raising of funds where necessary.
  3. To initiate projects that promote girl education, information, communication, technology and entrepreneurship.
  4. To promote recognition of, mobilize and enhance the capacity of young people to provide leadership and take action on local and global issues.

PROGRAMS THAT WORK
HATOF Foundation’s work is based on the notion that throughout the world successful projects exist that are effectively meeting young people’s needs. In conjunction with our local volunteers, we identify those projects, strengthen their impact, and expand their reach.

Within two years, HATOF and its volunteers have accumulated a wealth of knowledge concerning effective strategies for addressing a wide range of child and youth needs, from innovative means of applying technology to enhancing young peoples participation and learning.

OUR CORE VALUES

  • Excellence in working to the highest standard of social development
  • Integrity in what we do and how we work
  • Responsiveness to the needs of individual young people and communities especially those in resource-poor settings
  • Respect for culture and social diversity, human rights, equity and inclusion
  • Dedication to the pursuit of HATOF’s goals through the accumulated wisdom and experience of committed staff and volunteers

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Accra, Ghana