Our Mission, Vision, and Values

CoAid is a nondenominational Christian organization that works with the local church to train, equip, and engage ordinary people to respond in extraordinary ways when disaster strikes.

Our Mission is:

To relieve the suffering caused by war and natural disaster by training, equipping and mobilizing the global Christian community for compassionate action.

Our Vision is:

To be a recognized world leader in Christian disaster training and response, and to make a positive impact in the lives of those who suffer because of war and natural disaster.

Our Values:

In Service...

• We empower our volunteers to do the best job they can
• We respond quickly and effectively to disasters and need
• We partner with other organizations for maximum effectiveness

In Integrity...

• We put God at the center of all we do
• We serve with integrity, openness, and accountability

In Excellence...

• We maintain the highest standards of professionalism
• We are resourceful, innovative and creative
• We value people above tasks

We have several publications that further explain our core values, beliefs, and best practices:

• Our Statement of Faith
• Our Code of Conduct in Disaster Response Programs
• Standards and Best Practices in Disaster Response
• Our Views on "Short-Term Missions"