What are some strength and weaknesses from this mission statement. The mission statement of Best Buddies International states that it is "dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, and inclusive living for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD)" (Best Buddies, n.d.-a). Its vision statement states that "Best Buddies envisions a world where people with IDD are so successfully integrated into schools, workplaces and communities that its current efforts and services will be unnecessary" (Best Buddies, n.d.-b) Use one reference