Portland International Association for Near-Death Studies

          To serve and support individuals who have had a near-death experience and to inform the public about the near-death experience.

          That the reality of the near-death experience is accepted as mainstream thinking.

• Portland IANDS values spiritual diversity and is dedicated to creating a safe, supporting space that welcomes all people in learning about and sharing of near-death experiences.

• Portland IANDS values the acceptance of all belief systems, disallows proselytism and is a non-religious organization.

• Portland IANDS values service on behalf, and for the betterment, of the community and to the greater good.