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International Relief Friendship Foundation (IRFF) was founded in 1975 as a non-governmental, non-profit organization. In 1991, IRFF became affiliated with the United Nations Department of Public Information (UN NGO DPI). Starting from year 1996 a branch of the foundation started to function in Ukraine. Primary goal of IRFF is a long-term aid, but it also pays attention on short-term projects as well. As a part of educational work Foundation organizes educational programs, oriented to comprehension and harmony achievement, family values propaganda, which fall into decay in today's society, organizes workshops and conferences aimed to rise up the role of non-governmental organizations in the processes going by in the society.
Idea of International Relief Friendship Foundation establishment belongs to the well-known public figures Dr. and Mrs. Moon Sun Myung. Dr. Moon devoted his life to the peacemaking work and founded many organizations aimed to achieve peace all throughout the world. Main goal of International Relief and Friendship Foundation is striving for work together with people, inspiring everybody to set up a tradition of living for the sake of others.
Following this idea, International Relief and Friendship Foundation gave hope and support to many people regardless of their national, racial and religious background. Because of this vision branch of the Foundation was opened in Ukraine.
IRFF Structure
Branches of the Foundation function in Ukraine, Moldova, Brazil, Peru, Philippines, Australia, Austria, Albania, Argentine, Great Britain, Hungary, Guyana, Ghana, Denmark, India, Ireland, Spain, Cameroon, Canada, Congo, Germany, Serbia, Taiwan, Uganda, Luxsemburg, France, Croatia, Switzerland, Sweden, Sri Lanka, Japan and other countries.
IRFF branches in different countries coordinate organization of charity projects what helps to get as local as international forces, experience and resources to take part in and effectively use them for the set goals.
Ukrainian branch of IRFF collaborate with European IRFF in implementations of many projects.
Vision Statement
International Relief Friendship Foundation, Inc. (IRFF) acts as a catalyst for global? Social change. Our organization creates opportunities for human development, community welfare, and social progress through educational, service projects. Through programs which integrate the values of self-reliance, responsibility and ethical action, we emphasize and promote the essential principles of compassion and cooperation as the cornerstone of world peace.
Mission statement
Our organization acts as a catalyst for social change and awareness. We sponsor, design and implement cooperative efforts for community development through service projects which seek practical solutions for global problems.
Our projects create new avenues for individuals and communities to fulfill their idealism for a better world by offering opportunities for responsible leadership, intra-cultural understanding and social awareness. Our educational programs focus on experiential participation as global models in local environments.
By utilizing an international network of professionals, associations and social agencies, we activate groups into shared works that serve the public good, and enhance education harmony and progress toward world peace.
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