Execute its founder's will in a contemporary form; promote public welfare and the development of civil society; be politically and denominationally independent and dedicated to the democratic community; tackle social challenges; make forward-looking suggestions and put them into practice in an exemplary manner; be open to change, work flexibly, and act in a practice-oriented manner; encourage people to take responsibility and assists them in doing so; help people help themselves; support people with its own programs and bodies, and fund model projects run by other organizations; fosters understanding between different nations and cultures through exchanges and cooperation; inform the public about its objectives, its instruments of promotion, and the use of its assets; collaborate and maintain contact with partners to fulfill shared goals; use its assets responsibly and efficiently and expect its partners to do likewise; develop quality standards and aligns its actions with these standards.

Defuse tensions and promote peace, regionally and globally; promote common human and ethical values that contribute to strengthening cooperation and interfaith relations, eliminating mutual misconceptions about the 'other' and ultimately expanding these shared commonalities in the hope of promoting peaceful coexistence.

Foster intercultural dialogue, stimulate thinking and exchange of opinions on supporting and fostering democracy and peace, and provide a common platform for education and information exchange.

Work and publish extensively on Arab-Israeli dialogue and peacebuilding efforts, the application of conflict resolution models in Muslim communities, inter-religious dialogue and conflict resolution training, and evaluation of conflict resolution programmes to establish an organisation that can promote values of pluralism, non-violence, and human rights with an authentic Islamic and interfaith voice all over the world.

Support individuals, communities, and organisations to combine inner work of the heart with outer service in the world.

Serve in creative and new endeavours where the Gospel has not been heard; collaborate with a local church that invites our presence; live simply and in solidarity with the poor and marginalised people of the world and to work on behalf of justice; encounter and celebrate God's presence in the life, history, culture and faiths of the people among whom we live; collaborate with churches in Canada, generating enthusiasm for global mission and in promoting Gospel values.

Transform the way the world deals with conflict - away from adversarial approaches and towards collaborative problem solving.

Give rise to new generations of leaders uniquely inspired and equipped to build lasting peace.

Be a centre of transformative thinking and teaching that addresses the major challenges facing the Jewish people and elevates the quality of Jewish life in Israel and around the world; Realise the significance of Jewish ideas, the power of applied scholarship, and the conviction that great teaching contributes to the growth and continual revitalisation of the Jewish people.

Bring together professionals in radio, television, cinema, video, media education, the Internet and new technologies.