Who we are

Integrated emergency and transitional assistance and sustainable development

Vision Hope International is an independent German-based non-for-profit humanitarian organization engaged in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA region).

We are dedicated to the advancement of human flourishing by empowering individuals in the MENA region, and we realize that uplifting communities requires an embrace of local cultures that may be different from our own. We believe in the dignity of all people and strive to show others the justice and compassion that they want shown to themselves, in a manner consistent with their own cultures and needs.

The ethical maxim, “Do unto others as you would have them do to unto you,” provides a guiding principle for all of Vision Hope’s work as we listen to individuals in the communities we work with and help them become part of the solution.

Our Vision

Empowered people transform the world.

Many people — throughout the MENA region and all across the world — do not feel empowered to improve their own lives and the communities in which they live. Wars and systemic deprivation lead to the belief, especially among the poorest and most vulnerable, that their lives are largely outside of their control.

Vision Hope believes that by empowering people, through implementing bottom-up humanitarian projects that begin with vulnerable individuals and helping beneficiaries see themselves as valuable human beings with agency, they can recognize and act out their potential as agents of change and transformation.

Our Mission

We work with local communities to create sustainable solutions that advance peace in the world’s most difficult regions.

Some of the countries that Vision Hope works in, such as Jordan and Lebanon, are relatively stable but face challenges such as refugee integration, unemployment, and marginalization of youth entering the job market. Other countries, such as Yemen, have prolonged histories of armed conflict and dire poverty. Throughout the MENA region, many of the people have given up hope that anything can become good again.

Humanitarian projects that Vision Hope implements have the goal of restoring relationships and people’s dignity at a local, grassroots level while advocating for meaningful policy changes that can address the root causes of poverty. These efforts are essential to promoting a peace in which not only is conflict no longer present but in which people are able to live in a way that they feel is fulfilling and rewarding.

We are passionate about people.

Providing people with motivation and a new perspective for the future underpins our organisational mission. We empower vulnerable members of society, motivate young people to pursue their dreams, strengthen women in reaching equality, and help people make positive changes in their communities. Our focus is on conflict-ridden areas in the MENA Region, as the need there is so great.

We treat all people the same regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, gender or social status. Through our intercultural competence and experience, we demonstrate respect and understanding for an individual’s situation, ensuring that our assistance is effective. At the same time, we engage in inspiring more and more people to stand against injustice and campaign for all those who cannot help themselves.

While we serve people in need, we receive great help from people who aspire to change the world for the better. Driven by their dedication, we continuously strive for new projects, new goals and new hope. That is our highest motivation, our commitment and our dedication.

Our Values

Compassion

Genuine help is more than mere material assistance. We believe that long-term sustainable development is possible only in an environment conducive to positive human relationships that are based on respect, acceptance and reconciliation.

Trust

Authenticity and transparency inspire the way we work. By open communication, we build the foundation for empathy and mutual trust that create the optimal condition to resolve upcoming problems and to find new solutions together.

Dignity

We regard every human being as unique with his or her own inviolable dignity. That is why we strive toward a world in which all people have an equal opportunity to attain physical, psychological, and social well-being.

Passion

Where human beings suffer and despair, we cannot remain indifferent. We fiercely fight misery with our dedication and passion, celebrating every change for the better.

Courage

Despite the adversities and uncertainties, we operate in the world’s most fragile states, and we encourage others to take a stand against injustice and to support those who cannot help themselves.

Join us in bringing hope to the people.

The principles laid out in this document are in congruence with international standards, as laid out by the International Committee of the Red Cross Code of Conduct and the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs.

Adhering to them ensures that projects benefit those in the communities within which they are implemented, as well as maintain the integrity of both the organization and its individual members.

All who are able to work within the provisions of the identity, mission, vision, and values — regardless of creed, socioeconomic background, gender, race, or other identifiers — are welcome to become involved in the work of Vision Hope. The individual insights, skills, and perspectives are welcomed for the purpose of bringing positive change to vulnerable populations in the MENA region.