LIF focuses on families through women
In
developing countries many women face difficult
challenges due to their poor economic and social status.
Current data inform us that one-third to nearly one-half
of all households worldwide are headed by women.*
As a result, numerous families live in desperate
circumstances because many women do not have the means
to care for their families or themselves. LIF is
convinced that by helping women meet their needs, access
resources and improve their lives, families and
communities also make extraordinary improvements.
LIF teaches principles of self-reliance
To
strengthen families and communities, LIF teaches
principles of self-reliance that promote education,
health, economic well-being, and wise resource
management. Based on sound principles of self-reliance,
and with a spirit of collaboration, genuine development
can happen because principle-based living changes
lives.
LIF establishes local leadership
Wherever LIF works, we search out local individuals
who are interested in development efforts and
voluntarily participate in the process. Frequently from
this group emerge the future leaders who carry out LIF’s
mission and strategy—continuing a process of lifelong
change and development within their own countries.
In-country directors, advisory councils, and local
committees work with LIF’s executive director and board
of trustees to achieve their objectives.
LIF’s
Enabling Process
LIF integrates its strategy with an enabling process
that helps transform lives from dependency, disease, and
poverty to increased opportunity, healthier living, and
better economic conditions.
The Enabling Process
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Building Character—focuses
on principles that inspire confidence, cultivate
personal responsibility and integrity, and
increase potential.
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Building
Capacity—concentrates on increasing knowledge,
improving skills, and strengthening individual,
family,and community well-being.
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Building
Community—encourages individuals and families to
organize and work together to improve their
community and enjoy a more productive and secure
life.
* Webster University, “Women and
Housing Rights/Property Law.”
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