UGO - provides agencies the technical and material assistance they need to effectively carry out their mission- identifies and enlists donors, individuals or organizations that meet a high standard of excellence in administration, financial control and whose aims parallel UGO's desire for social betterment of those they serve- acts as a channel of donor support to agencies that subscribe to these standards- is a strong voice for a united response to the emotional, material, physical and spritual needs of people within its service range- mobilizes people for service around the world consistent with its mission