HURDO staff speaking with a woman and child at a displacement site

What We Do

HumanitarianResponse

Delivering timely emergency assistance to crisis-affected and vulnerable communities.

Sector Overview

Our Approach

HURDO provides timely humanitarian response through rapid assessments, essential non-food items and coordinated support to crisis-affected households. The sector links emergency assistance with early recovery while protecting dignity during crises.

Our Objective

Main Objective

Provide timely, coordinated and needs-based humanitarian assistance to populations affected by conflict, displacement and natural disasters.

Objectives

Specific Objectives

The results this sector is designed to deliver with crisis-affected communities.

  1. Support communities to meet urgent humanitarian needs
  2. Protect dignity and reduce risks during emergencies
  3. Strengthen community-based preparedness and response
  4. Link emergency assistance with early recovery and resilience

Intervention

Priority Areas of Intervention

  • Emergency Needs Assessment
  • Emergency Relief Assistance
  • Protection in Emergencies
  • Emergency WASH
  • Emergency Shelter
  • Food / Basic Needs Support
  • Emergency Health & Nutrition Support
  • Displacement Response
  • Early Recovery
  • Community Preparedness

How We Work

How We Work

A clear locally led path from first conversation to community ownership.

  1. Community Engagement

    Work with communities to identify local priorities and risks.

  2. Needs Assessment

    Gather enough information to design a context-appropriate response.

  3. Participatory Planning

    Shape plans with communities and local partners.

  4. Implementation

    Deliver activities through local teams and community mechanisms.

  5. Monitoring & Learning

    Track progress and use learning to improve quality.

  6. Local Ownership

    Strengthen sustainability through community leadership.