Profile: International Aid
Year Founded
1980
Type
Non-profit
Last on Think
Updated on: 06/11/2009 10:52
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Mission Statement

International Aid. Our name begins to describe what we do and who we are. But it’s only a hint. We go deeper much deeper than merely providing assistance to people in need all over the world.

 

International Aid is on a mission to transform lives by offering practical solutions to critical health care needs in the world.  So through our quality health care services, training programs and our HydrAid™ BioSand Water Filter, we serve the poor, the thirsty, the sick and the weary. 

As we care for physical needs, International Aid also addresses the deepest needs of the human spirit. In partnership with churches, mission agencies and other organizations and individuals, we collaborate in sowing the seeds of health and hope.

Welcome to our world.  Let’s explore.

Location
17011 West Hickory
Spring Lake, MI 49456
United States
Phone
800-968-7490
Fax
616-846-3842
Website
www.InternationalAid.org
Email
dosomething@internationalaid.org
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We have recently updated our Vision, Mission & Core Values!

 

Vision: Sustainable health and well being for all.

 

Mission: As followers of Jesus, we collaborate with partners to achieve quality improvements in global health. 

 

Our Core Values:

1. We are Christian - Our motivation for what we do is firmly rooted in scripture. We consider it a privilege to be called to serve others. Our model in our mission is Jesus Christ Himself; in His ministry of compassion, He healed, fed, empowered the poor and ultimately gave His life so that everyone might enjoy the abundant life.

2. We commit to excellence - We strive to provide our best in everything, utilizing the known best practices in the field of health and international development. We welcome innovations, continuously applying state of the art solutions to improve health and reduce poverty. We continuously improve the way we run our programs and deliver services. We aspire to be leaders in our chosen core competencies.

3. We are transparent - We are honest in our dealings, trustworthy in our commitments and truthful in our words. We pursue quality relationships that relfect our values. We honor the intent of our donors. We evaluate our work, are open to feedback and seek the best outcomes to challenging situations. We also recognize that the truth must always be spoken in love.

4. We are faithful stewards - We are accountable for the resources entrusted to us; we aim for the best results for the largest number of people in their applications. We only use effective interventions and quality product efficiently. We are known for the quality work we do and are quick to learn from our failures.

5. We forge and value partnerships - We honor beneficiaries, partners, donors, and colleagues as companions in an exciting journey. We build partnerships with churches, people, organizations, institutions, and governments who share the same vision with us. We will share our knowledge, skills, and vision with them to broaden our common platform for compassion.
 

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