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I, You, We RISE

ABOUT US

RISE is a nongovernmental organization that seeks to enhance the well-being of children, youth and communities and strengthen the protection of women and children through action research, capacity development, advocacy, community-based systems strengthening and programme implementation.

Our initiatives are grounded in the following six principles:

Promote active participation: participants actively participate throughout the programme life cycle from concept to close.
Start from strengths: using a strengths-based approach, participants are encouraged to build on their resilience and realise their full potential.
Build partnerships: taking a whole-of-society approach strategic relationships are maintained with government, civil society and private sector.
Foster Creativity and Innovation: creating opportunities for new approaches and ideas, the use of technology and iterative problem-solving.
Be Child/Survivor Centred and Family-focused: our approach seeks to empower the child/survivor by prioritizing their rights, needs, and best interests and strengthening their support systems.
Use rights-based approaches: the why, how and what we do are grounded in human rights principles and standards.

OUR VISION

Our vision is to be a catalyst for promoting social change through innovative, holistic, participatory and sustainable initiatives that empower children, youth, women, families and communities and improve their quality of life."

OUR MISSION

To make a positive difference in the lives of children, youth, women, families and communities by working together with them and assisting them in achieving their full potential in being active social agents in changing and improving their lives.