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.

In Somalia, as in many conflict-affected regions, social cohesion, governance, and community resilience are essential for sustainable peace and development. HURDO recognizes that addressing these issues requires a coordinated approach involving federal and member state governments, community structures, and advocates from marginalized and vulnerable populations.

HURDO integrates advocacy, community engagement, and research to empower communities and foster inclusive development. Our efforts focus on amplifying the voices of underrepresented groups, particularly women and youth, to ensure their meaningful participation in decision-making and development processes. We collaborate with religious leaders, local influencers, and civil society actors to promote peace-building and counter harmful narratives that perpetuate conflict.

Through targeted research, we aim to fill critical knowledge gaps by collecting data from diverse stakeholders, including government ministries, development partners, and grassroots organizations. This evidence-based approach informs our advocacy strategies and ensures that interventions are contextually relevant and responsive to the needs of communities.

HURDO also strengthens community structures and builds local capacity for sustainable interventions. By fostering partnerships with federal and state-level actors, we advocate for policies and programs that address systemic issues such as inequality, poverty, and access to essential services. Our commitment to advancing dialogue, social inclusion, and policy reform is grounded in the belief that empowered communities are the foundation for a resilient Somalia.

In conflict-affected regions of Somalia, the intersection of human rights and climate change presents complex challenges that demand integrated and context-sensitive interventions. HURDO is committed to addressing these issues through innovative and community-driven approaches that promote resilience, inclusivity, and sustainable development.

HURDO’s human rights initiatives focus on protecting vulnerable populations, particularly women, youth, and marginalized communities, from systemic violations exacerbated by conflict and climate-related displacement. We advocate for stronger legal frameworks, access to justice, and accountability mechanisms to safeguard basic rights and enhance social equity.

On climate change, HURDO champions community-led adaptation strategies that address the vulnerabilities of conflict-affected populations. Our interventions include building the capacity of local governance and community structures to implement sustainable practices, promote climate-resilient livelihoods, and reduce environmental degradation.

We integrate human rights into climate change advocacy by highlighting the disproportionate impact of climate crises on marginalized groups. HURDO engages with federal and state governments, civil society, and international partners to push for inclusive policies that protect human rights while advancing climate action.

Through education and awareness campaigns, HURDO empowers communities to participate in advocacy efforts and decision-making processes. We also facilitate dialogues between communities and policymakers to amplify local voices in national and global climate and human rights platforms.

By bridging the gap between human rights and climate change advocacy, HURDO aims to create a Somalia where communities are empowered, their rights are upheld, and they are equipped to adapt to a changing climate in a conflict-sensitive manner.