GEF works to save lives, defeat poverty and achieve social justice.
We pursue this mission through an integrated and holistic commitment to:
- Transformational development that is community-based and sustainable, and focused especially on the needs of immigrants and needy people.
- Promotion of justice that seeks to change unjust structures affecting the poor among whom we work.
- Partnerships with other organizations or donors to contribute to spiritual and social transformation.
We put individuals through construction trades, job training, certifications, licensing and mentoring.
GEF follows a set of Programming Principles for emergency and long-term development works. The principles are aligned with those of many other agencies, and include:
- Promoting empowerment.
- Working in partnership with others.
- Ensuring accountability and promoting responsibility.
- Seeking sustainable results.