Liberating Lives Through Education

Our Vision

Our vision is for access to quality education and life-long learning opportunities for all, supporting empowered communities that determine their own futures.

Guiding Principles

In its development work, ERFA is committed to:

• giving priority to programs which engage with the most vulnerable, marginalised and exploited.
• a partnership approach to development characterised by integrity and transparency.
• partnering with local communities to identify, plan, deliver, monitor and evaluate development programs that are inclusive and empowering and that, over time, will result in sustainable local management and autonomy.
• being inclusive and offering support in a spirit of human solidarity regardless of race, gender, religious or political beliefs.
• promoting and advocating children’s rights and participation, gender equality and equity and empowerment of people with disabilities.
• promoting and advocating sustainable living and prudent use of earth’s resources.
• financial transparency and an effective and efficient use of supporter funds, investing in the expertise and skills of our staff to ensure an efficient and well-run organisation.