Cultivate peace and justice by engaging people to bridge religious and cultural differences and work together for the good of their communities and the world; engage in community action such as conflict resolution and reconciliation, environmental sustainability, education, women's and youth programmes, and advocacy for human rights.
Transform, alleviate, educate and protect the lives of underprivileged, individuals and minority communities impacted by disasters, natural or man-made, suffering from hunger, illiteracy, diseases, or from violation of civil and human-rights into informed and vibrant members of society by fostering sustainable programs regardless of color, race, religion or creed.
Promote the greater good which the Church offers humankind, especially through forms and programmes of the apostolate fittingly adapted to the circumstances of time and place.
Prevent, mitigate and resolve violent conflicts around the world by engaging directly in conflict zones and providing analysis, education and resources to those working for peace.
Promote an integrated system of research, training, information and documentation activities in the field of inter-religious dialogue, as a component of inter-cultural dialogue; provide advice and expertise to assist all countries, particularly developing and countries in transition in establishing long-term cooperation among partner universities in capacity building and institutional strengthening in the area of inter-religious dialogue for inter-cultural understanding, facilitating links between the member institutions through development of interaction and collaboration among partner universities as well as among related UNITWIN Networks through joint programmes, visiting professorships and student mobility, helping members of the Network to establish an international cooperative research programme in inter-religious dialogue for inter-cultural understanding, developing methods of interdisciplinary research and development activities through knowledge sharing and mutual assistance in upgrading and further development of the existing academic and professional qualifications, enhancing public awareness on inter-religious dialogue for inter-cultural understanding issues in specific circumstances through interaction and collaboration among partners, facilitating the development and use of information and communication technologies, as well as enabling Network members to update and upgrade their capacities through linkages with universities in the world.
Bring awareness and engage in compassionate practise towards those suffering beings who cannot speak of their right to live in peace; ease the suffering of those helpless animals who are slaughtered for meat, ritual sacrifice, the cruel sport of hunting, or are abused in farms and industries and wherever they may suffer; promote world peace, interfaith harmony, protection and conservation of the environment, “the mother Earth” giving a helping hand to destitute children in their education and any such programmes of necessary assistance, who would otherwise be left suffering great difficulties in their struggles to survive.
Build and promote peaceful co-existence nationwide between various interfaith / religious groups in Nigeria; uphold inter-religious harmony at all levels in Nigeria; promote unity, love and understanding amongst members of the society; and educate and train Nigerians on peaceful co-existence and peace building.
Build a world of peace in which everyone can live in freedom, harmony, cooperation and prosperity; advocate renewal of the United Nations, including a proposal that the UN create an interreligious council within its structures; implement its programs through a global network of Ambassadors for Peace; encourage all religions to dialogue and cooperate for peace based upon the recognition that human dignity derives from a universal divine source that is the basis of harmony and unification; offer relief and humanitarian programs, service-learning projets, character education and sports programs with a special focus on personal leadership and peacemaking skills.
The aim is to unite people's belief in joint work, inclusion, common good, and public policy in order to strengthen the participation of the people in all actions of the State.
The Foundation for Homes Free of Violence "Sagrada Familia" (FVFHSF) is dedicated to holding workshops for women, men, girls and boys on Gender Violence (GBV) and Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) from an interreligious and intercultural perspective. The Foundation also offers programs with a wide range of services including crisis intervention counseling, advocacy, culturally specific programming and assessments for women, men, adolescents, and children.
