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info@cadisinternational.org

Piazza della Maddalena, 53

00186 Rome

+39 06 89 9281

info@cadisinternational.org

The CADIS Foundation (Camillian Disaster Service) International is a legally registered, non-profit humanitarian and development organization of the Order of the Ministers of the Sick (Camillians). C.F. 97871950586

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The CADIS Foundation (Camillian Disaster Service) International is a legally registered, non-profit humanitarian and development organization of the Order of the Ministers of the Sick (Camillians).

CADIS provides for the humanitarian, psychosocial, pastoral, and development needs of populations affected by natural and other disasters.

CADIS has intervention programs in countries highly prone to disasters such as India, Pakistan, Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, Kenya, Sierra Leone, Haiti, Burkina Faso, Benin, Uganda, Tanzania, Peru, Chile, Brazil as well as in Italy and Poland.

It collaborates with the local Church, when present, and with other humanitarian organizations around the world. In most of these countries, CADIS has strategic local offices and also collaborates with local partner structures to ensure a prompt, coordinated and organized response to emergencies.

It is composed of lay people, religious, and organizations that share its mission and respect the principles and teachings of Catholicism and the spirituality of the Camillians, dedicating themselves to serving the sick and suffering, even to the point of risking their own lives.

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The History

Inspired by the heroic commitment of St. Camillus de Lellis, the Camillians have been dedicated since the 16th to the 17th century to the care of the sick and suffering, even at the risk of their own lives.

The Camillians are distinguished precisely by their service to the sick during plagues and epidemics. Their fourth vow, "to serve the sick even at the risk of one's own life", drives them to intervene in situations of natural and human disasters. In 1994, the «Day of the Camillian Religious Martyrs of Charity» was established, which is celebrated every year on May 25, in honor of the 300 Camillian martyrs who died bearing witness to the fourth vow, serving the sick even at the risk of their own lives.

CADIS operates in 37 countries, intervening in cases of natural and other disasters, to provide immediate relief and support to affected communities.

Its mission is based on the "new school of charity" of St. Camillus, which places at the center the integral care of the person, both body and spirit. Inspired by the prophetic spirit of St. Camillus, the members of CADIS - lay people, religious, and partner organizations - are committed to serving the most vulnerable families, with passion and competence. Their action focuses on rebuilding resilient communities, capable of facing future challenges. The history of CADIS is an example of how faith and compassion can be translated into concrete acts of help and solidarity.

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Vision, Mission and Values

VISION - CADIS envisions the fullness of life in an eCon-resilient community (ecologically converted and resilient).

MISSION - Founded on the love and mercy of Jesus, with St. Camillus in our hearts, we promote and inspire community development based on integrated health programs for the well-being of men and women affected by disasters, through compassionate, competent, and coordinated interventions.

COMPASSION - The way care is provided, based on empathy, respect, and dignity. Our compassion, as intelligent kindness, is fundamental to how people perceive our care. Caring is our highest mission, which consists in comforting those in difficulty and nurturing the capacity of the most vulnerable, regardless of class, gender, age, culture, or religion. Great care is at the heart of everything we do.

COMMITMENT - A firm belief and constant desire to do good for others, especially the most vulnerable, expressed in concrete actions. We are committed to working in collaboration and partnership with all stakeholders, actively listening to facilitate, negotiate, and create consensus and strong teams to empower others. We are committed to engaging people, organizations, and institutions that can pool knowledge, skills, and resources, to work together for a more effective impact. Good communication is fundamental to the success of collaborations, working relationships, and teamwork.

COMPETENCE - A commitment to employ and be accountable for high standards of practice. We continually challenge ourselves to improve efficiency and effectiveness through strategic planning, evaluation, and analysis. We employ knowledge and skills, appropriate methods and technologies to transform our partner communities and ourselves. Constant innovation towards excellence in care and service defines our processes. In other words, we aim to be equipped with a competent heart.

HUMAN RIGHTS - Respect for human dignity is at the heart of who we are and what we do. Every person has inviolable rights based on justice. Therefore, every individual has the right to life, to quality service, and to total well-being, without lack, fear, or dangerous impacts.

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