Who we are?

Themes—empowerment—unity of knowledge—critical self-reflection---the community knows best: The power of these themes cannot be over-emphasized!

Community-based Research and Engagement Initiative in Alberta (CREIA)
CREIA enables collaborative research and knowledge exchange in order to address existing knowledge gaps regarding underrepresented communities. The insights generated from CREIA projects are utilized by policy and decision-makers, business and community agencies and the broader Canadian community.

Objective 
Using a community-driven approach to supporting the health, cultural, social, economic and political wellbeing of communities living in Alberta.We work with community partners with a shared passion to conduct research that is accessible, inclusive, empowering and works to return research results in an accessible form.

Vision
Vibrant, safe, educated, and healthy individuals and families where dignity and respect are fostered, and everyone flourishes.

Mission
Provides community = driven research, evaluation, outcome measurements, to address root causes and advance public policy which we can develop actionable strategies that remove barriers, and build a future where we all thrive together.

Values
1. We are passionate about supporting peoples’ values, hopes and aspirations
2. Promote and protect the rights of children, youth and mothers
3. Use our resources as efficiently and effectively as possible while delivering meaningful and lasting results
4. Demonstrate trust, integrity, and maintain full transparency and accountability in sharing information with our stakeholders
5. Deliver meaningful and lasting results, while reflecting on and continually improving our work
6. Sensitive and responsive to our communities’ needs
7. Support professional and personal growth, openness and collaboration, teamwork

The Team
We have developed an experienced, knowledgeable dynamic team of professionals to meet our mandate: “strive to break the cycles of poverty, family violence, social isolation, elder abuse, unhealthy lifestyle, and illiteracy that prevent people from becoming strong, and sound individuals”. Team members have diverse research interests, policy, and experience working with children, youth, families, and communities in both Alberta and abroad for children and families to achieve a brighter future. Partners for Humanity Foundation members share a common ethos and vision: work to foster a society in which families are secure and resilient, and vulnerable individuals have the support they need so that no one is left behind.” The Partners for Humanity Foundation was incorporated as Rescue the Nomadic Woman in Edmonton, Alberta, on June 23rd 2014.

Ready for fast, in-depth community engagement? To find out more engage with us:
info@pfhumanityfoundation.org