Mission and Vision

Mission

Pact's mission is to build empowered communities, effective governments and responsible private institutions that give people an opportunity for a better life. We do this by strengthening the capacity of organizations and institutions to be good service providers, represent their stakeholders, network with others for learning and knowledge sharing, and advocate for social, economic and environmental justice. Interdependence, responsible stewardship, inclusion of vulnerable groups, and respect for local ownership and knowledge are core values across all of our programs.

Vision

Pact envisions an interconnected world in which relationships of trust and mutual benefit among the state, the marketplace and communities provide the inspiration and foundation for taking actions to end poverty, ensure justice and achieve greater equity.

Values

Pact's mission is rooted in the following values:

• All people have a right to participate in decisions that affect their lives.
• Local communities should be the driving forces for their own social and economic development.
• Democracy grows out of grassroots participation and enterprise.
• Gender equity is mandatory for social transformation.
• Stakeholder inclusivity and power-sharing inform decision making.
• Relationships are based on trust and respect.
• Program design is client-driven.
• Resource allocation choices are transparent and guided by sensitivity to the costs of operations and financial accountability to our clients, in recognition of Pact's role as steward of resources intended for the poor.
• Enduring change defines the fundamental objective of all programs.