ERD focuses on providing short-term assistance to people in need and creates programs that have a long-term impact on the lives of individuals and address the root causes of inequality and injustices in society. ERD is guided by the principles of humanitarianism, which include the belief in the inherent dignity of every human being and the commitment to do no harm. ERD is committed to the humanita
rian principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality, and independence. ERD’s priority is to create a holistic approach to bring people out of poverty and have a stable source of income. This includes short-term and long-term interventions. Some of the interventions that will be prioritized by ERD include, but are not limited to cash vouchers, food security, ESL Classes and income generation.