About Us – AOHD

About AOHD

The Archdiocesan Office For Human Development, with over 30 years of history, we are the official charity & social welfare arm of the Catholic Church of the Archdiocese of Kuala Lumpur.

We operate under the purview of the AOHD Secretariat & Board of Management with the care of 8 Ministries, promoting Charity, Integral Human Development (IHD), Justice & Peace within the Archdiocese that oversees 5 states in Peninsular Malaysia.

Mission

To function as the Archdiocese’s official organ (and under the Archbishop’s authority) in all matters pertaining to the Archdiocesan Pastoral Plan focus on Integral Human Development (IHD). IHD is the holistic development of the whole human person and of all peoples, especially the weak, disadvantage and marginalized.

Vision

To be one with God, in solidarity with the whole human family and creation.

Objectives

To create mission awareness and outreach among the Catholic faithful in the Archdiocese of Kuala Lumpur.

To work closely with Parish Integral Human Development Ministries (PIHDMs) and Basic Ecclesial Communities (BECs) in all Kuala Lumpur Archdiocese parishes to provide more effective pastoral care to the poor and marginalized in their respective communities.

To organize ongoing formation programs, especially those concerning Catholic Social Teachings, and spiritual & practical skills for PIHDMs.

To network with governmental bodies, civil society organizations and believers of other faiths towards creating a more human society.

To provide direct services to these priority groups: the urban and rural poor, children with special needs, indigenous people, and migrants & itinerants.

To organize the Archdiocesan Lenten Campaign and manage the funds collected for implementing humanitarian projects.

To serve as a resource and information center on matters pertaining to charity, integral human development, justice and peace.

The AOHD Logo

The pair of hands symbolises our willingness to be proactive instruments of God actualise God’s reign of love, truth and justice here on earth.

The doves remind us that all of us are called to be agents of peace and reconciliation in a world which is so torn apart by war, disharmony and suffering.

We, as agents of integral human development, are committed to promoting solidarity with believers of other religions, cultures and especially the poor, towards this cause.

The symbol of the cross serves to remind all Christians that the Reign of God can only come about if all of us take up our crosses and walk in the footsteps of Christ. Together, we can build a better world.

“Everyone has a contribution to make to the whole of society, everyone has something particular to offer that could enable people to live together. No one may be excluded from contributing to the good of all.” -Pope Francis

“We work hard not to fall in to a shallow faith that keeps us from speaking Truth in favour of only works. ‘Preach the Gospel at all times. Use words if necessary’.” – Francis of Assisi