Strengthening the rights of the religious and spiritual sector. It is established with the mission of defending God before society, through the promotion of universal ethical and moral principles and values, and the praxis of interreligious cooperation.
Engage in a cooperative venture that gave life to a new reality, promoting peace and solidarity in the European continent; position itself in the search for the common good, placing at the centre of its action the respect for human dignity; take note of the relevance of this new reality that had come into existence, and with the aim of promoting the Christian dimension of the process.
Cooperate in the service to poor people and in the various activities of Sant'Egidio without being part of the community in a strict sense.
Promote actions that foster intercultural dialogue.
Concentrate on the exchange of experience and knowledge: co-workers and local partner organizations meet on an equal footing and work together on site as this cooperation not only strengthens the local partner organizations, but also improves living conditions for the population groups involved in the process; make people conscious of global interrelationships and raise awareness among civil society and political decision-makers, in the interests of responsible action.
Continue to grow in the fellowship (koinonia) of faith, hope and love; make a common contribution to the mission of the Church to the safeguarding of life and the wellbeing of all humankind; help the European churches to renew their spiritual life, to strengthen their common witness and service, and to promote the unity of the Church and peace in the world.
Help and accompany churches on their way to the renewal of their self-image also considering Jewish roots; be aware of the burden of history; and set concrete impulses for educational work in parishes and ecclesial structures.
Promote the sanctity, equity, and harmony of life; seek to contribute to the transformation of society by nurturing moral and spiritual awareness, enhancing a sense of belonging, promoting respect for diversity, addressing conflict, and advancing social justice for individuals and communities; adhere to religious and human values that promote justice and peace, respect pluralism and diversity, and encourage ecological conservation; work cooperatively with national and local governmental agencies and with civil society institutions to best address the concerns and rights of society; seek transparency with partners and donor organisations; encourage a culture in which freedom of expression and belief, democratic decision making, consensus-building, and gender equity are valued and practiced; empower and equips workers and leaders with practical, analytical, and creative skills that empower them to achieve their goals and objectives.
Promote dialogue between cultures and civilisations and foster research and debates on conflict transformation related issues; promote constructive dialogue amongst and between actors in the Arab and Muslim Worlds.
Fulfill the ultimate purpose of the worship of the one Creator through the consciousness of God that informs and substantiates all aspects of the Cordoba House; establish a compassionate and inclusive community of believing men and women - endowed with an understanding of Islam with care and love for one another, and for their families, and their community and for society at large; develop programs that propagate a spiritually sensitive and moderate understanding and practice of Islam within the American context - with the intent of developing an American Muslim identity that is both unique and enriching to the global Muslim community or the Umma; create lasting relationships with the interfaith community through outreach and joint cultural and social programs that cultivate an understanding and appreciation of other communities of faith and cultures; and establish a model Islamic center in New York City—the Cordoba House—that expresses and impresses this vision and mission.
