Vision, Mission, Values and Guiding Principles

Our Vision

Our vision is of a Canada that welcomes all people, that supports their right to equality and choice as they determine their goals and aspirations, and that acknowledges their contributions in enriching and strengthening our communities.

Our Mission

Our mission is to support immigrants and refugees by listening to and responding to their needs. We do this through advocacy and through accessible, practical, and diverse services that enable them to meet their personal goals while building bridges to the larger community.

Our Values and Guiding Principles

We value justice and fairness.

• We advocate social justice, addressing issues of inequality, poverty, racism, sexism, and other forms of discrimination.

We value our relationships.

• We approach all communities and individuals with respect, dignity, cultural sensitivity and fairness.
• We strive to provide equal access to high quality, flexible and responsive services that meet the needs of individuals and communities.

We value challenge and growth.

• We support the aspirations of the people we serve, assisting them to achieve their goals by providing practical, accessible, and integrated services.
• We support an environment of learning, improvement, growth, and change.

We value partnerships.

• We build relationships and partnerships with other organizations to benefit the community and build capacity.

We value our staff.

• We promote a work environment that is healthy, safe, free of discrimination and harassment.
• We support a family-friendly work environment where staff are valued and encouraged to set and achieve high standards.

We value volunteers.

• We support and value the dedication, skills, and contributions, both formal and informal, of all our volunteers.

We value openness and accountability.

• We seek honest, effective, and accountable relationships with the individuals, communities and institutions that support our work.
  

MOSAIC
1720 Grant St., 2^nd Floor • Vancouver, B.C. V5L 2Y7
Tel.: (604) 254-9626 • Fax: (604) 254-3932
E-mail: mosaic@mosaicbc.com

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