CREDIBLE

A registered and highly credible local NGO, SOHDA operates transparently and within legal regulations, ensuring accountability and compliance.

NON POLITICAL

SOHDA's neutrality and impartiality make it an inclusive organization focused solely on humanitarian and development work, without political or religious affiliations.

LOCAL EXPERTISE

With deep knowledge of the Somali context, culture, and needs, SOHDA designs tailored programs that effectively address community challenges and ensure sustainable solutions.

NON PROFIT

Committed to making a positive impact, SOHDA prioritizes the well-being of vulnerable populations over financial gain, utilizing funds transparently to support and empower the Somali people.

ABOUT US

A little back-story about SOHDA

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Somali Humanitarian and Development Action (SOHDA) is a credible,
local non-governmental, non-political, non-religious, non-sectoral and
non-profit making relief and development organization established in
July 2013.

SOHDA was established by a group of committed and dedicated
philanthropic young men and women with the aim of helping and
improving the living standards of marginalized communities and
vulnerable groups in Somalia in collaboration with national and
international development and humanitarian actors.

In its development and humanitarian work, SOHDA focuses in
collaborating with and building the capacity of the communities we
work with to help them address their social, economic and
developmental challenges. We call this model ‘Creating Local Solutions
to Local Challenges’.

MISSION AND VISION

MISSION - Working together for socio- economic development with the
targeted societies through strengthening their capacity and
implementation of the programs and humanitarian and
protection interventions with participatory approach to all
levels of community to end poverty, ignorance and achieve
prosperity and a stable environment.
VISION - SOHDA envisions a progressive and sustainable living, where
everyone lives peacefully and with dignity, all the human rights
and privileges without fear of violation.

OUR CORE VALUES

Embodying Our Beliefs: Upholding Ethical Standards and Humanitarian Principles

Excellence

We strive for efficiency, effectiveness, and meaningful results across our work. We continually seek to improve our operations and increase our impact. We take pride in our work and our accomplishments.

Integrity

We are honest and transparent, accountable for our efforts, and maintain a consistently high moral standard. We are ethical in all that we do. We are fair with colleagues, partners, and those we serve, building relationships of trust.

Respect

We demonstrate respect for one another, our partners, and the people we serve in the affected areas. We recognize and acknowledge the strength that comes from diversity. We value all people equally and treat others as we would like to be treated. We consistently demonstrate professionalism and respect in our communications and in our behavior.

RECONSTRUCTION

SOHDA is appealing for funds to renovate and restore normalcy now that there's peace

A school located in Galmudud destroyed by militants, leaving children with no place to learn

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