LAPO seeks to empower the poor to break out of the grip of poverty. Specifically, LAPO seeks to:

I. Enhance the income-generating capacity [IGC] of the poor through access to flexible financial services.

II. Embolden poor women through self-esteem enhancing programmes and promotion of gender equity.

III. Empower community Based organization (CBOs).

IV. Promote healthy living through access to healthy living tips.

V. To help clients to strive for and make progress towards self reliance through generation of income and savings