IAFR Values

The following values are among the core convictions shaping the unique way IAFR serves refugees.

Refugee Churches
IAFR recognizes that refugee churches are uniquely situated to identify the needs of forcibly displaced people. They are well aware of the challenges and opportunities related to their context and often have clear vision and a compelling sense of mission.

IAFR looks for opportunities to help refugee churches accomplish their mission.

Long-term Relationships
IAFR develops long lasting relationships with refugee churches and like-minded partners from which projects come and go. Our commitment to these relationships continues long after projects are completed.

Reciprocity
Refugees are more than people in need. They are among the world's most reslilient and resourceful people. Yes, we need to help them, but we also have much to learn from them. IAFR ministries promotes mutual blessing in all we pursue.

Collaboration
The challenges and needs facing forcibly displaced people are overwhelming. No single agency has all it takes to meet these needs.

IAFR compliments existing ministries and partners with like-minded churches and agencies, believing that we can accomplish more together than we can on our own.

Host Country Economy
IAFR ministries and projects draw from resources available in the host country whenever possible. We seek to strengthen local economies and avoid creating dependencies upon foreign economies.

Advocacy
The courage, resilience, faithfulness and resourcefulness of our forcibly displaced brothers and sisters are an inspiration to the church at large. IAFR advocates on their behalf, developing platforms from which their voices and stories can be heard.