About PAN
Mission Statement
To teach a man how he may learn to grow independently, and for himself, is perhaps the greatest service that one man can do another.- Benjamin Jowett
The word 'PAN' itself comes from the Greek word meaning 'ALL', or 'EVERYTHING'. This concept of 'ALL' translates into the model of training and empowerment that we use. The model is based on a web, and we use it to explain the way in which people define themselves, and are defined, by their relationships with others. PAN also believes that the mental and emotional, spiritual and physical dimensions of a person are essential to total wellness (hauora). Equally important is a sense of belonging (turangawaewae).
- Work together with you and your group to design and provide advocacy training that suits you.
- Help you to set up an independent advocacy group.
- Help you with fundraising.
- Work with you to develop plaintext, illustrated resources that will help you and your group to speak up for yourselves.
- Run one-day workshops on advocacy and advocacy skills.
- Support you to advocate for yourself or others
- Provide graphic and communication facilitation.
- Work with trainers and users to develop nationally validated training packages.
- Provide specialist training in working with excluded groups
- Work with other organisations that provide advocacy to develop standards and quality control systems.
- Design accessible websites for you.
Aims and Intentions
PAN believes that education, research and communication can overcome barriers to inclusion.
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PAN works towards enhancing opportunities for social participation, through education, communication and supporting advocacy, and cooperation with like-minded individuals and groups.
PAN is committed to consulting and working with advisors from excluded groups in all its undertakings
PAN is committed to removing barriers to inclusion caused by communication failure and lack of understanding.
Communications and advocacy are aimed at:
- Encouraging and empowering excluded persons and groups.
- Encouraging decision makers and service providers work with excluded groups when developing policies and resources which concern them.
- Making the wider community aware of the benefits of reducing prejudice and discrimination and encouraging all people to become full participants in society.