Mission, Vision and Strategy

Mission

At REST, we are committed to driving the transformation of the social economy and livelihoods in Tigray. Our mission is to enhance resilience, sustainability, and climate change adaptation while promoting economic growth and prosperity for the future.

Vision

Our vision is to create a future where every individual experience security, well-being, and equitable access to human rights and a decent standard of living. We envision a society where development opportunities are accessible, fostering prosperity and benefits for everyone.

Strategy

 

SO1: Ensure Survival and Meet Basic Needs

We are dedicated to ensuring individuals’ survival and meeting their basic needs. This includes providing essential resources such as food, water, sanitation, hygiene (WASH), protection, shelter, and non-food items (NFI).

SO2: Improve Health and Nutrition

We strive to enhance household members’ health and nutritional status, promoting overall community well-being and vitality.

SO3: Strengthen Protection and Support

We are committed to strengthening protection and support for survivors of armed conflict, with a particular focus on vulnerable groups such as children, women, and adolescent girls.

SO4: Restore and Enhance Livelihoods

We aim to restore and enhance household livelihoods, fostering resilience and facilitating the expansion of the local economy for sustained growth and prosperity.

SO5: Develop Natural Resource Base

We aim to restore and develop the natural resource base, including soil, water, and vegetation infrastructure, to support sustainable livelihoods and environmental conservation efforts.

SO6: Restore Local Service Delivery Systems

We work towards restoring local service delivery systems and functions, ensuring communities have access to essential services for their well-being and development.

Our Core Values

Serving and Advocating: We prioritize serving and advocating for people and communities, especially the marginalized and those in need, forming the foundation of all our endeavors.

Equality and Inclusion: We believe in equality and inclusion for all beneficiaries of our socio-economic development programs, without discrimination based on gender, religion, politics, ethnicity, age, disability, or other differences. These principles are fundamental to our core values.

Participation and Engagement: We involve and engage the community actively in the planning, implementation, and management of our actions, ensuring that their voices are heard and valued.

Accountability and Transparency: We recognize the importance of accountability and transparency, especially as an organization entrusted with resources for the benefit of the poor. Our Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP) framework demonstrates our commitment to responsible resource use and accountability to the people we serve.

Promoting Resilience and Self-Reliance: Despite challenges, we promote interventions that uphold people’s dignity, build their capacity and resilience, and contribute to long-term self-reliance.