Vision, Mission, Goals

 

OUR VISION

A multi-cultural Filipino society
reclaiming its basic rights
to peace and sustainable development
in the spirit of faith and love;
equity and justice.

 

OUR MISSION

We seek to empower and transform the marginalized in society
towards attaining their full human development,
through direct and participative interventions;
in partnership with institutions and communities,
as co-stewards of human and environment resources.

Our culturally-sensitive and peace-promoting services
are rooted in faith, love and justice.

 

OUR GOALS

In partnership with communities and institutions,
provide the marginalized with innovative
and relevant programs and services
contributing towards a society
of faith and love; equity and justice.

 

OUR LOGO

The cross that cuts the frame into four sections represents Faith, which is the true center and foundation upon which stand all that Assisi does and aspires to accomplish.

The dove with a leaf stalk on its beak is symbolic of Justice, Peace, and Development, which are the very principles that guide all Assisi projects, partnerships, and initiatives.

The images of a book and a tongue of flame held aloft over it speak of how ADFI’s work is directed towards education and capacity building on all levels of its various developmental projects and in every partnership that the foundation engages in.

Representing ADFI’s commitment to the development of Filipino indigenous peoples and the environment is the image of an offering, depicted by two open hands and the lifting up of a leaf and a water drop, which themselves stand for the importance of partnerships in the work of the foundation.

The symbol of three human figures traversing the surface of a curve represents Assisi’s focus on empowering people, especially Filipino families and communities, towards responsible adaptation in the face of a constantly changing environment. The picture also signifies ADFI’s dedication for the welfare, specifically the health and nutrition of poor and underprivileged children across the Philippines.

The brown color motif surrounding the foundation’s name depicts St. Francis of Assisi, as the inspiration that led to the establishment of ADFI and the guiding spirit at work in the heart of every member of Assisi as an organization.

The colors of the Philippine flag – blue, red, yellow, and white – symbolize ADFI’s commitment to the development of the Filipino people, most especially the empowerment of the marginalized, the voiceless, and the neglected. The warm colors of red and yellow speak of the loving service that directs all ADFI projects and partnerships, while the color blue symbolizes Assisi’s vision of a lasting peace and well-being in the Philippines and around the globe.