To aid refugees and disaster victims affected by catastrophes and famines and to provide necessary relief to victims worldwide, as well as to: a) contribute to the development of refugees in the areas of education, health, and social services; b) develop solidarity links and promote cooperation and coordination with international organizations and non-governmental organizations with similar objectives in Switzerland and abroad through conferences, activities, programs, workshops, and colloquia organized in Switzerland and other countries; c) implement humanitarian, educational, and economic programs for the benefit of refugees and those in need.