“Every sunrise is an invitation for us to arise and brighten someone's day.”
across the globe, we are united in our dedication to peace, unity and prosperity
WHO WE ARE
Partnering to build a world more peaceful, prosperous and free from conflicts.
Among the different sectors of Philippine society, the foundation creates linkages and networks with National & Local Government Units, Businesses & Corporations, Media and the Academe. To date, the foundation through its international linkages and networks was able to bring heads and some members of these sectors together and maintain professional and friendly relations with them.
OUR APPROACH
We facilitate holistic development
We at ICAD and its schools believe that among the world problems, ignorance must be primarily addressed enabling the people to recognize and address the subsequent problems.
As a charitable foundation, we accept the fact that contemporary world and its people are continuously struggling with a constant flow of problems and we try addressing the most important problems namely, ignorance and lack of peace. These three major problems that are besetting the world which hinder its people to move forward and become positive members of society and the world.
As an educational institution, we commit ourselves to a true, unbiased, unprejudiced, contemporary and high quality education which will erase ignorance among the youth of this generation, leading to a productive future. A value oriented and high quality education will create a new generation of professionals who are service-oriented, morally sound and excellent doers in their chosen fields of expertise.
— Our Mission
ICAD Foundation and It’s schools are fostered by a deep sense of commitment to provide a nurturing, safe, professional and prejudice free environment to a richly diverse community of students, parents and teachers. We shall relentlessly pursue academic excellence, high moral character and life-long learning.
— Our Vision
ICAD shall endeavor to maximize the potential of every child through an active partnership between the administration, teachers, parents and children. ICAD seeks to provide a high standard of comprehensive basic and secondary education within an engaging and multi-modal curriculum, taught within a positive, secure and caring environment; where individual differences are acknowledged and appreciated.
— Our Story
Started as a simple Foundation in 1996 and growing bigger every day with thousands of graduates, hundreds of students and partners from both Government and Private institutions.
CORE VALUES OF THE HIZMET MOVEMENT
The Hizmet movement is a civil society movement committed to the ideals of living together in peace and serving humanity, and it works within the framework of social responsibility and philanthropy. The movement is centered on the concept of altruistic volunteerism and prioritizes education, dialogue and humanitarian aid in its activities. It is a peaceful movement that embraces religious, social and cultural diversity and is inspired by universal humanitarian values.
“This work on values is commendable and has a promise for the future. I have the belief and hope that the activities of Hizmet volunteers devoted to these core values—on the trajectory of helping others live, with the high goal of God’s pleasure—will contribute significantly to the formation of a more livable world of peace and tranquility. May God bless those who contributed to this work.” — Fethullah Gulen
HIZMET’S VISION
Hizmet participants envision a society where:
- Every human being is treated with dignity and accepted for who they are;
- Human rights are protected, and any form of diversity that does not contradict fundamental human rights is seen as richness;
- People are sensitive to the challenges of humanity;
- People of different religions, cultures, and worldviews enter dialogue and empathize with each other;
- Sharing and cooperation are cherished; and People live in peace and harmony.
Hizmet participants collaborate with individuals and groups who share this vision.
— Our Story
Started as a simple Foundation in 1996 and growing bigger every day with thousands of graduates, hundreds of students and partners from both Government and Private institutions.
CORE VALUES
1- RESPECT FOR HUMANS AND FUNDAMENTAL HUMAN RIGHTS
Hizmet participants believe that every human being has inherent value and everyone should be treated with dignity. Every person is equal as a human being and before the law, and no one person is superior to anyone else. Hizmet participants uphold all human rights and freedoms expressed in the United Nations’ Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Social justice and equal opportunity are requirements for equality among people.
2- RESPECT FOR THE RULE OF LAW
Hizmet participants respect the rule of law. They do not see anyone as above the law, and they act within the framework of protection of human dignity, universal legal principles and the laws of their country of residence. They manage their organizations in a way to meet or exceed the transparency and accountability norms of their societies.
3- PEACEFUL AND POSITIVE ACTION
Hizmet is a peaceful movement. Hizmet participants reject using violence as a political tool. Hizmet participants prefer positive and constructive actions and reject hostility- driven and destructive actions.
4- EMPOWERMENT OF WOMEN
Hizmet participants are committed to the ideal that women are provided with equal opportunity and can contribute to all aspects of society without discrimination, and they strive to meet this ideal in all activities.
5- ETHICAL ACTION
Hizmet participants pay attention to both ethical norms and moral principles in their activities. They abide by fundamental ethical principles, including honesty, trustworthiness, harmlessness and fairness. They believe that legitimate and rightful goals should be obtained through legitimate and rightful means.
6- RESPECT FOR DIVERSITY AND PLURALISM
Hizmet participants see collective and individual diversity as richness as long as they do not contradict fundamental human rights. They adopt an attitude necessary to avoid conflicts that stem from differences in sacred beliefs.
7- VOLUNTARY PARTICIPATION AND ALTRUISM
For Hizmet volunteers, joining activities or leaving them is a person’s individual choice. Hizmet participants contribute to projects that bring to life their values and benefit humanity through donations or volunteer work.
8- CONSULTATION AND SHARED WISDOM
Hizmet participants benefit from shared wisdom through discussions of different perspectives and opinions.
9- CIVIC NATURE, INDEPENDENCE
Hizmet is a civil society movement and acts independently. It is not an extension of a state or a political entity. Hizmet volunteers emphasize the internalization of democratic values, active citizenship and community participation, and they respect every individual’s political choice. They stand against turning religion into a political ideology or making religion a tool of politics.
10- CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND CONTRIBUTION TO SOCIETY
Hizmet participants consider it a social responsibility to contribute to society and to help solve societal problems. They see themselves as part of the human family. They are sensitive toward humanity’s problems and aim to serve humanity.
11- PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
Hizmet participants view the earth, including all its ecosystems, as a trust that must be preserved for future generations, and they contribute to protecting the environment.
12- HOLISTIC VIEW TOWARD HUMANITY (AND UNITY OF THE MIND AND THE HEART)
Human beings are both material and spiritual beings. Spiritual disciplines should be pursued along with reason and scientific research so that their material and spiritual needs are met, and they can flourish in both dimensions.
HOW HIZMET VALUES ARE PUT INTO PRACTICE?
1- EDUCATION
Hizmet volunteers view education as a means to achieve societal development, peace, equality of opportunities and social justice. Toward these goals, participants establish schools, universities, tutoring centers, student housing, courses, seminars, weekend schools and after-school programs, among other education-focused initiatives. Educational programs are shaped according to the education curriculum standards of the country of their residence and include diverse fields such as science and social sciences, humanities, arts, sports and language instruction. They actively promote the participation of people from all segments of their society in their educational activities.
2- SPIRITUAL NOURISHMENT AND GROWTH
Hizmet volunteers organize and support religious/spiritual, social and cultural activities such as spiritual gatherings, seminars, panels and mentorship programs that help them develop spiritually and fulfill their spiritual needs.
3- DIALOGUE AND PEACE IN SOCIETY
Hizmet volunteers organize dialogue and civic engagement activities among people of different religions, races, traditions, cultures and worldviews. The aim of these activities is to establish societal peace, promote mutual knowledge and improve empathy and the willingness to accept everyone as they are. These activities include academic events such as symposia, panels and seminars; cultural events such as festivals, trips and family meetings; spiritual events such as joint prayers and iftar programs; and social responsibility projects such as humanitarian relief activities.
4- HUMANITARIAN AID AND CONTRIBUTION TO THE WELFARE OF SOCIETY
Hizmet volunteers view service to humanity as both a social responsibility and a spiritual practice. Through humanitarian aid campaigns, they provide food and shelter services to people who experience natural disasters, wars or poverty. They provide health services to those in need through networks that healthcare professional volunteers have established. They plan their humanitarian aid and social responsibility projects in a self- sustaining way. They organize and support sustainable development projects.
5- CULTURE AND ART
As a universal language, art and cultural activities contribute to communication, peace and harmony both within and between communities. They also contribute to the development and expression of personal talents and abilities. Therefore, Hizmet participants organize and support activities such as art education, art performances and language and culture festivals.
6- PUBLICATIONS
As a means of non-formal education, Hizmet participants publish journals, magazines, and books for the promotion and dissemination of universal human values such as societal peace, heart-mind integrity and environmental awareness.
ORGANIZATIONS THAT CONTRIBUTED TO THE PREPARATION OF THIS DOCUMENTATION
ALLIANCE FOR SHARED VALUES
STIFTUNG DIALOG UND BILDUNG
FEDACTIO
PLATFORM INS
TURQUOISE HARMONY INSTITUTE
CENTRO de DIÁLOGO INTERCULTURAL ALBA
INSTITUTO PELO DIÁLOGO INTERCULTURAL
DIALOGUE INSTITUTE OF AUSTRALIA
NORTH AMERICA CIVIC PLATFORM
INTERCULTURAL DIALOG PLATFORM
ISTITUTO TEVERE
DIALOGUE SOCIETY
ASOCIATIA PENTRU DIALOG SI VALORI UNIVERSALE
FUNDACIÓN CATARATA
DEN NORSKE HIZMETBEVEGELSEN
ARCO FORUM
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
GERMANY
BELGIUM
NETHERLANDS
SOUTH AFRICA
ARGENTINA
BRAZIL
AUSTRALIA
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
BELGIUM
ITALY
UNITED KINGDOM
ROMANIA
CHILE
NORWAY
SPAIN
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