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About The Core Mission Of Alvadam

The core mission of Alvadam, an abbreviation of Albert A. van Daalen Ministries, includes social housing advocacy and investing.

The Right To A Roof Over One’s Head

Alvadam’s advocacy ministry has evolved to prioritize the fundamental right to housing, echoing Article 25 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which proclaims the right to a roof over one’s head. It seems so obvious, but a roof over your head is not self-evident for everyone on our planet. The 193 member countries of the United Nations have all signed up to that right in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

That the right to have a roof over your head is a subject that concerns humanity, in particular the guarantee of that universal right, is also evident from the tradition in the scriptures of the Abrahamic religions.

How topical the right to housing is, was heard, for example, at the inauguration of President Biden in the United States. Spoken-word artist Amanda Gorman spoke these words in January 2021 in ‘The Hill we climb’: …Everyone will sit under their own vine and under their own fig tree, and no one will make them afraid… It is a direct quote from the prophet Micah (4:4) in the Hebrew Tanakh (Old Testament).

Impact Investing That Produces A Tangible Common Good

Alvadam places equal emphasis on the ethical, moral, social and religious dimensions, which are mainly based on principles from the interpretation of scriptures of the Abrahamic religions, to enhance equality and fairness for the good of society as a whole. In addition, common good can trace its history to Ancient Greek philosophers and implies a positive impact on individuals or society in general. It also provides the basis for charity or philanthropic work.

That is why Alvadam’s investing ministry is committed to promote impact investments, focused on sustainable and affordable housing for people in insecurity and other vulnerable target groups.

How To Reach Impact Investing in Sustainable And Affordable Housing

In order to achieve Alvadam’s commitment, Albert A. van Daalen and his team strive for impact investments in sustainable and affordable housing throughout te world. At the same time, it is for Alvadam important to encourage and equip those who invest in social housing to use their beliefs in a way that makes them feel empowered, hopeful and more committed to enhance equality and fairness for the good of society as a whole.

The aforementioned investing ministry has been outsourced to Terra Novum Group.

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