Harmee education for development association

Harmee Education for Development of Association (HEfDA) is a local non-government organization  initiated by individuals of good will to work closely with the local communities to eradicate  illiteracy, promote functional/basic and development education, support public schools to improve education quality, improve the skills of the rural communities to improve productivity and living quality, improve social services and infrastructure, encourage and support people with disabilities,
 enhance social relations and ensure technical and economic empowerment of the people at grassroots level.

Vision
To see a society that is responsible, accountable and self-reliant for its social and economic well-being. 

Mission
Accompany and support the people in their efforts of improving their economic condition and social relations. 

Core values
 Respect to the human dignity, the cultural and moral values of the people 
 Equitable distribution of service irrespective of ethnic and religious differences 
 Solidarity with the minority, marginalized and the underprivileged individuals and groups
 Team spirit and integration of social and development activities.
 Support, encourage and empower the poor and the disadvantaged groups in the society. 
 Promotion of accountability, honesty and transparency

Guiding principles
HEfDA is guided by the following principles:
1 Free from religious, political and ethnic affiliations  
2 Pursuing social equality in all HEfDA interventions 
3 Follows community based development approach ensuring authentic community participation at all levels and ownership of the development programs
4 Encourages the communities to realize their potential and apply their indigenous knowledge and skills to achieve self-reliance. 
5 Emphasis to human development and peaceful co-existence of people 
6 Work closely with the government structures and complement the efforts of the local government in improving the social services and promotion of community development. 

Objectives of HEfDA
1. To enhance the participation of the communities in general and women in particular in social  and development work
2. To ensure that the practical and strategic needs of women are met 
3. To mitigate challenges to female education and encourage and support female students for improved participation and academic performance in formal education system
4. To encourage and support the most marginalized men, women, children and youth
5. To enhance the skills of the people for improved production, productivity and living quality
6. To support community efforts to improve basic infrastructure and services
7. To ensure decent and quality of life of the citizens