Mission and Vision

Vision:

Together, we protect marginalized children and youth, their families and communities and with them create innovative and exciting opportunities to build their futures.

Mission:

Mith Samlanh is a local non-Governmental organization, founded by Friends-International and member of the CYTI Alliance (Children, Youth, Together and Initiative), works with and for marginalized children and youth, their families and their communities to build their futures.

• Protect marginalized children and youth from all forms of abuse within the scope of the International Convention of the Rights of the Child;
• Reintegrate marginalized children and youth so they become actively involved in the development of their society;
• Prevent marginalized children and youth from engaging in risky behaviors and/or dangerous situations that compromise their futures;
• Improve the way organizations work by promoting innovative and effective approaches with the active participation of the children and youth;
• Influenceall tiers of society to provide supportive environments and adopt positive behavior changes.

Core Values

• Child value and best interest
• Transparency
• Sustainability
• Positive approach

Target group:

The target group includes marginalized children and youth of both genders regardless of ethnic, religious, political or social backgrounds

1. Primary:marginalized children and youth (0-24 years), including:

• Marginalized living children and youth
• Marginalized working children and youth
• Children and youth of marginalized families

2. Secondary:

• Their families and their communities
• Related youth groups

3. Tertiary: Society as a whole

Definitions:

• Children: 0-18
• Adolescents: 10-19 (early adolescence: 10-14; late adolescence: 15-19)
• Youths: 15-24
• Young people: 10-24