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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
- To promote sustainable
development through the work done by young people and young professionals
- 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.
- To initiate projects that
promote girl education, information, communication, technology and
entrepreneurship.
- 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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