Introducing Ahead
Ahead's Values
Mutual Respect
Valuing individuals, communities and their cultures and traditions.
Equity and Justice
Adhering to principles of equal opportunities for everyone, regardless of age, gender, HIV status, colour, class, ethnicity, disability or religion.
Truthfulness and Transparency
Being accountable at all times for our actions and communications.
Partnership
Engaging with local and international organizations and communities to forge collaborative work.
Confidence and Sincerity
Dedication to the cause and working creatively with determination
Non-Partisanship
Independence from any religious or party-political associations.
Ahead was formed in 2004 at the request of the Gujii Oromo people and their leaders to address their marginalisation and disadvantages.
Ahead , in collaboration with representatives from Gujii zone, identified the local registered charities DUBAF and GIRJA through which to establish working partnerships.
Aheads Vision
A healthy, educated and prosperous community that enjoys life with justice and dignity.
Aheads Mission
To work with disadvantaged people to eliminate poverty, lack of education, ill-health and injustice.
Aheads Goals
Disadvantaged people's awareness of, and access to, healthcare services will increase.
Marginalised people’s access to responsive education will be improved.
Excluded people will be empowered to participate in development initiatives.
Ahead is a charity organisation and we depend on the generosity of our supporters to make a differencce to those less fortunate than us...
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Ahead's logo.
Ahead
Stands for the charity's full name "Action for Health, Education and Development''
Arrow
Symbolises the determined efforts and urgency of Ahead's mission.
Heart
Signifies the fact that Ahead was born out of love and compassion and also that the charity itself relies on these human traits for the fulfilment of its mission.
Road
Denotes a vision with planned activities to attain goals.
Green Landscape
Indicates concerns for health, safety, environmental wellbeing biodiversity and sustainability.
Dawn
A new beginning of hope and a bright future.
Professionalism
Being responsible in action and behaviours, and aiming at the highest quality and ethical standards