Vision and Mission
The vision of HAP International is of a humanitarian system championing the rights and the dignity of disaster survivors.
The mission of HAP International is to make humanitarian action accountable to its intended beneficiaries through self-regulation, compliance verification and quality assurance certification.
The objectives of HAP International are to:
- develop and maintain principles of accountability to beneficiaries through research, consultation, and collaboration
- support members and potential members of HAP International in adhering to the principles of accountability to beneficiaries by providing training and advice
- communicate, advocate, promote, and report on principles of accountability
- monitor and report on implementation of HAP International's principles of accountability to beneficiaries and to accredit its members accordingly
- assist members in finding solutions where concerns or complaints are raised about them
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Seeking beneficiary views - Bangladesh Feb 2008
"In my field work, I saw humanitarian action at its best - heroism, courage, creativity, flexibility - but also at its worst: lack of understanding, respect for the mission and the beneficiaries. Humanitarian action does not exist for our sake. We are involved because we want to protect, rebuild, and restore. Human beings must be at the centre of our responsibilities."
Søren Jessen-Petersen - former SRSG Kosovo
