BADISA aims to

• aid congregations in their ministry for poverty and care, through the development and strengthening of the congregational diaconate;
• develop social services programs and community development programs in communities. These services include community development work, social work and/or residential care programs.

Vision

Christian Compassion - We are a neighbour of everyone in need.

Mission

• BADISA as ministry of compassion for the Dutch Reformed Church in South Africa (Western and Southern Cape) and the Uniting Reformed Church (Cape Province) is value-driven with Jesus Christ as role model.
• In collaboration with congregations and other roleplayers BADISA as non-profit organisation:
  • Provides excellent professional, expert and support services to people and communities in need.
  • Establishes development programmes striving to enable consumers/clients to function optimally.

Values

1. Commitment to serve:

• We serve people in need according to the example set by Jesus Christ, the great Compassionate.
• We strive to render a relevant, affordable quality service.
• We put the interests, rights and needs of the consumer/client first.
• Our service is accessible to all people, irrespective of race or religion.

2. Justice:

• We aim to treat everyone fairly and equally and avoid all forms of discrimination.
• Fellow-staff and consumers of the service will be treated with dignity and respect at all times.
• Corrections and adjustments will be done on merit and with the utmost
• transparency and accountability.

3. Excellence:

• We aim to provide the consumer/client with the absolute best service, and therefore all staff members will be worthy and loyal to their positions.
• We aim to render a quality service, which includes complying with due dates, ensuring correct documents and well-planned services.
• Our services will be relevant, sustainable and efficient.
• We will maintain a participatory management style and work together as a team on all levels of the organisation to create a positive spirit and culture.
• We will maintain effective communication on all levels of the organisation.

4. Stewardship:

• We will manage the people, finances and assets provided to BADISA responsibly and honestly.
• With a view to transparency we will be accountable for any information entrusted to us, to anyone who is entitled to.
• People, for instance staff members of the management board and volunteers, are encouraged to take personal responsibility for their actions in the execution of their respective functions/tasks.
• We will act with integrity at all times.