About RET

SINCE OUR FOUNDING IN 2000,

RET has worked in more than 34 countries, implemented more than 450 projects globally, and provided critical protection and education programs to over 2.4 million program participants – bridging the gaps and building their resilience and sense of self-reliance.

We work with groups made vulnerable by violence, armed conflicts, and disasters – from refugee adolescents and youth in refugee camps to displaced communities in urban and rural settings.

Our mission is to alleviate suffering and catalyze sustainable development in crises, conflicts, and fragile contexts. We are amongst the leading NGOs in most crisis and post-conflict contexts to provide tailor-made solutions and relevant programs to bridge the gaps and respond to the real needs and challenges of the communities.

How do we do that?

First and foremost, by providing humanitarian assistance during emergencies, in protracted crises, and in fragile environments.

Then, we work to provide program participants the tools to become self-reliant, provide for their families, and become actors of positive social change – spurring economic and social development.

By empowering individuals and communities, we seek to create lasting, positive change, and promote peace.

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Our core commitment has always been to provide multi-dimensional solutions: These include formal and non-formal educational initiatives with the goal of building the capacity of youth and women to be positive changemakers…

But the education sector does not exist in isolation: Our solutions also include initiatives focused on food security and nutrition, economic empowerment and entrepreneurship, and gender equality, among others.

We consider young people not as beneficiaries but as partners and future leaders of their communities, whose true potential needs to be brought out. We envision a world in which vulnerable young people overcome multidimensional adversities and are empowered to rebuild more resilient and peaceful communities.

RET is also committed to the principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality and independence, which are fundamental when working with refugees, returnees, Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), and host communities.

Transparency

Our channels of communications are always
open and transparent.

We have clear procedures for decision-making, and we communicate using an evidence-based approach.

We understand that we are accountable to our donors, host governments, our program participants,
and our staff.

We are responsible for the results of our actions.

Commitment

We are committed to showing lasting support to our cause, which transcends self-interest and opportunistic behavior.

Adaptability

We are a catalyst for positive change.

We propose tailor-made solutions to our program participants, adapting and responding to the real needs and challenges of the communities using an evidence-based approach to increase the effectiveness of our interventions.

Innovation

We translate ideas into actions swiftly, provide innovative solutions using the latest tools and technologies.

We often pilot novel ideas, ramp up and scale up.

We think big, but start small, to test, to incubate, and to see what works best.

Diversity

We respect the uniqueness of each individual and value our differences.

We recognize diversity beyond the dimensions of race, gender, religious beliefs, political beliefs, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age, physical abilities, or other dogmas.

Equity

We show fairness, and we have the quality of treating our program participants, partners, and staff equally without favoritism or discrimination.

What sectors do we work in, and how are they making a difference in the lives of women, children, and youth across the world?

AREAS OF INTERVENTION

In our two decade plus history, our scope of work has expanded beyond education. Our areas of intervention are guided by our humanitarian-development-peace philosophy (the “triple nexus”). Want to learn more?

HOW RET BRIDGES THE GAPS

About RET

About RET

RET has worked in more than 34 countries, implemented more than 450 projects globally, and provided critical protection and education programs to over 2.4 million program participants – bridging the gaps and building their resilience and sense of self-reliance.

We work with groups made vulnerable by violence, armed conflicts, and disasters – from refugee adolescents and youth in refugee camps to displaced communities in urban and rural settings.

How do we do that?

First and foremost, by providing humanitarian assistance during emergencies, in protracted crises, and in fragile environments.

Then, we work to provide program participants the tools to become self-reliant, provide for their families, and become actors of positive social change – spurring economic and social development.

By empowering individuals and communities, we seek to create lasting, positive change, and promote peace.

Our Core Values

Our core commitment has always been to provide multi-dimensional solutions: These include formal and non-formal educational initiatives with the goal of building the capacity of youth and women to be positive changemakers…

But the education sector does not exist in isolation: Our solutions also include initiatives focused on food security and nutrition, economic empowerment and entrepreneurship, and gender equality, among others.

RET is also committed to the principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality and independence, which are fundamental when working with refugees, returnees, Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), and host communities.

What sectors do we work in, and how are they making a difference in the lives of women, children, and youth across the world?

In our two decade plus history, our scope of work has expanded beyond education. Our areas of intervention are guided by our humanitarian-development-peace philosophy (the “triple nexus”). Want to learn more?