CAPNI Background or description:
CAPNI is a large and active national Christian value based NGO, which came into existence in 1993. Motivated by its motto: “To Keep The Hope Alive”, it has been involved in and implemented a wide range of humanitarian and developmental projects and activities since its establishment to help the suffering and most vulnerable communities to (re)build their lives and future in their homeland.
These sectors includes: Health, Protection, Advocacy, Livelihood, Education, Community infrastructure and advocacy, in addition to Syriac promotion and church education programs that preserve the national, linguistic and cultural identity of the Christian Assyrian people.
Since its beginning, CAPNI has been a pioneer in terms of delivering humanitarian assistance to IDPs and host communities focusing minorities [Christians and Yazedis], who are regarded as the most disadvantaged and vulnerable populations.
CAPNI developed and documented its Vision, Mission and Values in May 2016 as following:
VISION
“CAPNI as a Christian organization seeks hope, tolerance, & social justice for society, where minority & vulnerable people have dignified existence and security. CAPNI will be a force and a partner of choice in a movement dedicated to ending all forms of discriminations against minority people”
MISSION
“Our mission is to build lasting solutions for minorities & the vulnerable with a focus on improving their lives and promoting their rights. CAPNI engages with partners to promote self-help and influence public opinion and practice by bringing together wisdom based on sound analysis and field practices”
VALUES
We believe in Empowerment, Accountability, Inclusiveness, Collaborations and Internality.