Hurdo
About HURDO
The Humanitarian Umbrella for Relief and Development Organization (HURDO) is an independent, non-governmental, non-profit, and non-political organization established with the purpose of protecting human rights, saving and improving lives, building resilience, and creating lasting solutions for the most vulnerable, poorest, and marginalized families affected by poverty and natural disasters.
HURDO was established in 2014 to address the insistent needs of marginalized communities in the south-central zone of Somalia. Our mission is to empower individuals and communities through holistic development initiatives, focusing on Protection, health provision, education and Food Security and Resilience.
We believe that by providing access to these fundamental resources can help break the cycle of poverty and create lasting positive change in the community.
Our Mission
Working together for social and economic development through a participatory approach that strengthens the capacity of vulnerable community groups and populations to mitigate the impacts of poverty and exclusion.
Our Vision
Empowering people to break the cycle of poverty and social isolation, and restoring hope for a better future through achieving social and economic independence and responsibility.
OUR FOCUS AND OBJECTIVE
Women & Girls
Empowerment & Violence Prevention
Prioritize and conduct community-centered seminars, workshops, and training to empower vulnerable women, promote good governance, and gender mainstreaming, and prevent violence against women including Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), rape and GBV
Capacity Building & Awareness
Building capacity on integrated interventions including health promotion and positive health-seeking behavior, promoting skills and knowledge among women on socio-economic issues, entrepreneurship, human rights, drug abuse, gender mainstreaming, and environmental conservation
Strategic livelihood improvement
Supporting community groups for women and vulnerable individuals to realize sustained improvements in their livelihoods and welfare
Access To Primary Health Care
Support interventions for increased access to public healthcare services especially on preventive and promotive women’s health services for urban and rural households
Geographical coverage
For over 10 years of humanitarian and lifesaving work in Somalia
Since our founding in 2014, we have been dedicated to supporting the people of South and Central Somalia through a comprehensive approach to humanitarian assistance and sustainable development. Our focus has always been on addressing immediate needs while also fostering long-term resilience and self-reliance in the communities we serve.
As a national humanitarian and development organization, we work hand in hand with local stakeholders, community leaders, and international partners to implement programs that deliver critical services, such as healthcare, education, clean water, and emergency relief. Beyond these immediate interventions, we place a strong emphasis on strengthening local governance, promoting economic empowerment, and enhancing conflict resolution mechanisms to ensure peace and stability.
Our commitment to making a lasting impact is reflected in our approach, which prioritizes building the capacity of communities and institutions to respond to their own challenges. By empowering individuals and reinforcing local governance structures, we aim to create a foundation for sustainable development that benefits generations to come. We remain steadfast in our mission to bring hope, opportunity, and progress to the people of South and Central Somalia.
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