A’AN’s Vision
A pioneer community development and capacity building organization, with competent and professional staff, working in partnership with local, national, and international CSOs and solidarity groups, contributing to the development of an effective Palestinian civil society where respect for plurality, rule of law and social justice are the pillars for a free democratic independent state
MA’AN’s Mission
To partner and work hand in hand with Palestinian NGOs, Community Based organizations, committees and grassroots groups in the poorest and most marginalized areas to improve the quality of their lives and empower them to take a lead in developing their communities and achieving self reliance, steadfastness and sustainable development based on freedom, participation equity & equality, respect for human rights, democracy, and social justice through achieving the following five goals:
1. Improving the food security situation of the poorest and most marginalized sectors of the Palestinian society at the family & community level
2. To develop and enhance the capacities of the Palestinian NGOs, CBOs and grassroots organizations to be able to fulfill their missions and goals so as to contribute to building a Palestinian civil and democratic society based on political pluralism and respect of human rights
3. To enhance community development and decrease poverty in rural and the most disadvantaged areas
4. To protect and develop the Palestinian environment
5. To raise awareness and advocate for and with the Palestinian community on their national rights at the local, national, and international level
