About "Umid" Support to Social Development Public Union
Who are we? "Umid" Support to Social Development Public Union is an independent national NGO of Azerbaijan working to help the marginalized segment of the population, in resolving their basic needs and social problems, improving the education condition, developing communities, creating economic opportunities for the people etc.Umid launched its activity in a small IDP community in Sumgait area in 1997 with implementation of a small-scale lending project. Umid initiated a reputation for successful performance and innovation with this project and has grown ever since. Umid is dedicated to the implementation of training and citizen empowerment. Its projects focus on the development of Community Based Organizations (CBOs), Limited Liability Companies, School-Teacher Associations, Community Development Councils (CDC), newly operating local NGOs.
What is our vision? We strive to be a pioneering institution specialized responding the international standards and exemplary at developing and empowering Azerbaijani community- based and entrepreneurship institutions. In overall our vision is to see our people developed and self sustaining.
What is our mission and goals?Umıd's mission is to foster solution of social, economic and education problems of vulnerable people. We try to build the capacity of the community based groups and newly established NGOs to ensure their self-reliance and sustainability; and to develop participation and cooperation levels among institutions, networks and entrepreneurship institutions. We also strive to provide accurate, comprehensive studies and information regarding Civil Society, its programs and activities that will be available for all. Our main goals are:
- Expand economic and employment opportunities via delivery of BDS (training, consultation, mentoring and coaching), apprenticeship activities, credit linkage activities and networking
- Inspire target communities to ensure their self-sufficiency via developing them to initiate solutions for addressing their social, educational and economic needs
- Increase community literacy via involving them to educative and awareness raising activities
- Ensure development of formal and informal institutions via enhancing their organizational, institutional and managerial capacities through sustainable and professional technical assistance
- Assist institutions and communities to become transparent, participatory, responsible and self sustaining
What do we do?
We provide the skills, tools and funds needed to foster social development of the commynity based institutions in terms of effectiveness, financial self-reliance, and sustainability in rendering vital services to their communities. We likewise promote the adoption of accountable and transparent financial and management practices and partner with local and international NGOs and NGO networks to facilitate knowledge sharing and coordination.
Our values
- Respect - we affirm the dignity, potential and contribution of participants, donors, partners and staff
- Integrity - we act consistently with "Umid" HSSC's mission, being honest and transparent in what we do and say, and accept responsibility for our collective and individual actions
- Commitment - we work together effectively to serve a larger community
- Excellence - we constantly challenge ourselves to the highest levels of learning and performance to achieve a greater impact
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