Purpose and principles

Our Mission

To equip communities of everyday people to meet the mental, emotional, and spiritual needs of all people who have been displaced.

Our Vision

A world where everyday people and refugees are mending together.

Mending Together believes that

Everyone—whether refugee or sponsor, care provider or neighbor—has a role in the work of repair.

We focus on equipping everyday people with the tools they need to walk alongside refugees with wisdom, compassion, and resilience.

Our programs prioritize communities hosting displaced families, especially in under-resourced areas. We offer trauma-informed training, emotional debriefs, and practical tools that help volunteers and sponsors support refugee healing without burning out.

We are guided by the following principles

  • Human dignity & respect

    We treat everyone with kindness and empathy,
    recognising each person’s worth.

  • Confidentiality & privacy

    We ensure personal information is kept confidential,
    shared only with consent on a need-to-know basis.

  • Safety & protection

    We prioritize the safety and protection of everyone, especially
    those who are vulnerable or have experienced trauma.

  • Holistic & trauma-informed care

    We use a person-centered approach
    to promote healing and resilience.

  • Cultural sensitivity & inclusivity

    We respect cultural differences and
    prioritize a sense of belonging for all.

  • Transparency & accountability

    We communicate openly about our work and finances,
    and take responsibility for our actions and results.

  • Collaboration & empowerment

    We work closely with partners, refugees, and volunteers,
    valuing their ideas to support them in their own mending.

  • Research-based & continuous improvement

    We provide ongoing training for volunteers and staff and improve
    our programmes through feedback, research, and best practices.

  • Faith & compassion

    Inspired by our Christian faith, we respect all beliefs
    and provide inclusive care without discrimination.

By adhering to these guiding principles, Mending Together will ensure our work aligns with the highest standards of humanitarian aid, mental health best practices, and trauma care, fostering an environment of respect, safety, and empowerment for all involved while being rooted in our faith and compassion.

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