Who we are

In 2000, FPD, in association with the International AIDS Society and Dira Sengwe, brought the largest Conference to the shores of Africa. With 13000 delegates, the 2000 International AIDS Conference in Durban was the 1st of the macro events ever held in Africa. FPD is registered as a private company of which 20% is owned by its staff and 80% by the South African Medical Association, a not for profit section 21 company. FPD was rated on the Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) scorecard in 2008 and we have been awarded level 1 BBBEE status.

Vision

The vision of the Foundation for Professional Development (FPD) is to build a better society through education.For more information on the Foundation for Professional Development, click here.

Mission Statement

FPD’s mission is to ensure the availability of skilled professionals and managers who will be able to deliver a service to the public that is affordable, evidence based and congruent with international best practice.

Values

All of FPD’s activities are based on, and flow from, the following core values, which were developed by FPD staff through a consultative process:

Innovation

FPD strives to be an innovator in the health care system by challenging the status quo and by actively identifying opportunities to effect positive change with a view to shaping the future of health care. This is achieved by aggressively embracing growth opportunities and committing ourselves to producing leadership.

Integrity

FPD and its staff adhere to moral and ethical principles in all their activities. This is reflected in honest and professional conduct, personal accountability and a commitment to not abuse the rsources of the organisation or its sponsors. Most of all, FPD will not compromise its institutional principles for the sake of political expedience.

Quality

FPD strives to guarantee the excellence of all its products and services. All such services are designed to meet the current needs of its clients. Underlying this commitment to quality is a continuous drive to achieve excellence and the systems to reward such achievements.
Freedom to Challenge – FPD encourages an environment where staff can voice their opinion without fear of victimisation.  Constructive critique and creative debate between stakeholders and staff are encouraged.

Respect

Consideration for the rights of individuals and groups is integral to FPD as an organisation. FPD honours the personal beliefs of its clients, its staff and its service beneficiaries.

Service to Society

All FPD’s activities are dedicated to serving the best interest of society. FPD’s focus is public health priorities and the promotion of optimal health care.
FPD fully subscribes to this view and has a strong commitment to being a force for positive change in the communities where we work and to helping shape the future of these communities.