Humanitarian Assistance
Provide both emergency and sustainable humanitarian assistance to populations in distress, to victims of natural or man-made disasters — irrespective of race, religion, ability, creed or political convictions.
Institutional Foundation
The Charter of PETRAD AID
The PETRAD AID Charter is the organization's foundational document — ten principles that every member agrees to honor and respect. It defines our identity as an independent, non-profit, non-religious, and non-political initiative dedicated to serving humanity.
Human Rights & Independence
Observe human rights, equality and protection of environment in the name of universal ethics and the right to humanitarian assistance, claiming full and unhindered freedom in the exercise of its functions.
Professional Ethics
Members undertake to respect their professional code of ethics and maintain complete independence from all political, economic or religious powers.
Voluntary Service
As volunteers, members understand the risks and dangers of the missions they carry out and make no claim for themselves or their assigns for any form of compensation other than that which the Organization might be able to afford them.
Bearing Witness
Our decision to offer assistance in any targeted society or crisis is based on an independent assessment of people's needs — speaking out where necessary to advocate for those we serve.
Operational Freedom
We strive to ensure that we have the power to freely evaluate humanitarian assistance needs, to access populations without restriction and to directly control the aid we provide.
Financial Independence
Our independence is facilitated by our policy to allow only a marginal portion of our funds to come from governments and intergovernmental organizations, donor agencies and well-wishers.
Speaking Out Against Violence
When PETRAD AID witnesses extreme acts of violence against individuals or groups, the organization may speak out publicly to bring attention to injustice and protect the dignity of all people.
Advocacy for Access
We may seek to bring attention to extreme need and unacceptable suffering when access to lifesaving humanitarian aid is hindered, when aid comes under threat, when crises are neglected, or when the provision of aid is inadequate or abused.
Transformation & Development
We provide humanitarian assistance for transformation and development to affected societies through basis-assessed and funded programmes and projects that build lasting resilience and opportunity.
Principles in Action
The Charter Guides Everything We Do
The PETRAD AID Charter is not just a document — it is a living commitment signed by every member. It establishes our independence from political, economic, and religious powers, and anchors every action in an impartial, needs-based assessment of the communities we serve.
From how we access populations in crisis to when we speak out against injustice — the Charter holds PETRAD AID accountable to its highest purpose: serving humanity with dignity, hope, and unwavering independence.
What the Charter Commits Us To
- Impartial aid regardless of race, religion, or political affiliation
- Full independence from political, economic, or religious powers
- Free and unrestricted access to populations in need
- Direct control over the humanitarian aid we provide
- Speaking out against violence and unacceptable suffering
- Transparency in funding — limiting government dependency
- Voluntary service with professional ethics at the core
"The Charter is our promise — to the communities we serve, to the partners who support us, and to every person who believes that dignity and hope are rights, not privileges."