Archdiocesan Office for Human Development (AOHD)

AOHD (Archdiocesan Office for Human Development) is the official arm of the Catholic Church, in the Archdiocese of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, entrusted with overseeing matters pertaining to the promotion of charity, integral human development, justice and peace. it is managed by the AOHD Secretariat and Board of Management with Rev Mitchel Anthony as the Priest Delegate.

Our vision

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

Our mission

To witness to Christ through service, integral human development, justice and peace.

Our objectives

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

To network with governmental bodies, civil society organizations and believers of other faiths towards the creation of a more humane society.

To work closely with Parish Integral Human Development Ministries (PIHDM) and Basic Ecclesial Communities (BECs) in all parishes in the Archdiocese of Kuala Lumpur so that more effective pastoral care can be provided to the poor and marginalized in their respective communities.

To provide direct services to the five priority groups:

•   the urban and rural poor
•   drug addicts and people with HIV/AIDS
•   children with special needs
•   indigenous people
•   migrants and refugees

To organise on-going formation programs, in particular, on Catholic social teachings, and spiritual and practical skills for PIHD ministry work.

To manage the Archdiocesan Lenten Campaign funds for the undertaking of humanitarian projects.

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