The Society of St Vincent de Paul Ireland Annual Report 2019

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WHAT WE DO

OUR VISION

OUR OBJECTIVES The relief of poverty, both material and emotional, in Ireland and abroad, without differentiation on the grounds of race, colour, creed,

OUR VALUES

SVP Annual Report 2019

There are a number of core values members and staff of SVP bring to this work which characterize the Vincentian way of working and represent the standard to which we all aspire.

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1. Believing that our work and our own lives are enriched by keeping a strong spiritual dimension to all our activities. 2. Re sp e c tin g th e r ig h t o f everyone t o participate economically and socially in society. 3. Ensuring the voice of those we help has a strong role in influencing the supports we offer and the way we provide our services. 4. Valuing diversity and being non-judgmental, caring, confidential and respectful in all our interactions with those we help, our colleagues and members. 5. Welcoming all those who respect and support our Christian values.

ENABLE

the most disadvantaged people in our society to participate more fully in the life of their communities by offering them caring and much needed supports, designed around their own needs. Those needing help will turn to SVP and find us welcoming, accessible and compassionate.

IN F L U E NC E

in a Vincentian manner government policy and public opinion North and South. We will be recognised by policy makers and the public generally as an authoritative voice advocating on behalf of the most disadvantaged members of our society. We will be respected because of the thousands of people we are known to help, our understanding of their needs, the root caused of their problems and the quality of our analysis.


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