Humanitarian Services
The RADCORP emphasis is in having effective programs to help people without creating dependency. Our objectives center on raising the living standards of Africans by channeling good neighbor resources from people doing business in Africa to ensure the people of Africa benefit from economic activity and goodwill.

RADCORP’S philosophy is based on the belief that sustainable development and humanitarian programs are preferable to programs based on third party reliance. We believe it is possible to realize benefit from engaging Africa and involvement on the continent should not be viewed solely in charitable terms. This is not to say funding will not be required long term, because it will but not for the same region.

We are developing holistic responses to basic needs. The idea is to create economic enterprise as a part of every program so as to ensure sustainability. This is a great challenge as the Africans themselves must be taught to think in new ways.

Basic Needs
Africa faces a “Basic Need” challenge. The term “Basic Needs”, is used to include food, clothing, water, health care, housing, education and employment. In most countries provision of these basic needs amount to an economic engine.

The Vision of RADCORP is to merge investment in basic need services for long term solutions while responding to short term and existing needs and problems. Each response will have as part of its initial planning a course for sustainability through investment in basic need services. One example would be in providing low cost housing in Benin and using the profits to provide micro business loans or drill wells in villages.

Investments in the housing sector are a crucial need in every African country and are welcomed by most stable governments and the international community. The economic stimulation and impact of a self sustaining housing sector cannot be over stated. In Benin for example only 1000 complete units of homes have been constructed in the last forty years. A viable housing sector serves as a catalyst for other enterprises:

• Timber
• Building Materials
• Furniture
• Financing
• Cement

RADCORP has set up a number of volunteer commissions to research and design these programs. They are also incubated in a research environment before they are considered for full funding and duplication. Each project or program is designed to be independent and self sustaining. That is to say each program and project will be funded as part of its own feasibility consideration. This encourages partners to relate to a particular RADCORP program without endorsing the entire RADCORP vision.

Stand alone programs and projects enables a higher level of transparency, and accountability. This is very important to funding partners and patrons. In addition proper evaluation of effectiveness and use of resources have increased possibility. This model also allows the programs to be designed around these watchwords.

Credibility
Each program must retain a high level of credibility and integrity in representation, planning and implementation.

Accountability
Each program must meet the accountability standards of RADCORP, funding partners, clients and regulatory agencies.

Self Sustenance
Each program must have an element of self sustenance and hope for self funding.

Effectiveness
Each program must demonstrate that it serves the needs of people within acceptable success rates.

Brand
Each program must be operated in such a manner so as to enhance RADCORP’S reputation and ability to continue its mission.

Program Definition
A program is an operational system designed to meet objective goals in situations where there is a likelihood that the need will continue to exist and on-going action will be necessary. A program may also be an operational system consisting of more than one project or objective. A program may be a series of projects conducted in different areas or targeted at different groups or needs. A project is an operational system designed to meet objective goals that have a finite end, because the need will no longer exist, there is no funding envisioned beyond a finite point, or a transfer to another entity will occur.

Humanitarian Commissions

• Basic needs commission
• Micro Business Development
• Youth, Sport and Culture
• Aids Prevention and Services

Funding
The funding for humanitarian services is two fold. Since all programs and projects fall under our program department funding the department and commissions is key. The programs and projects are presented to donors for independent funding.