We are non-profit organization committed to providing life-saving humanitarian aid
About us
Sustainable Aid for Humanitarian Action and Network - SAHAN
SAHAN (Sustainable Aid for Humanitarian Action and Network) is a dynamic, independent, and non-profit organization committed to providing life-saving humanitarian aid, supporting sustainable development, and building community resilience across Somalia.
Since its founding in 2005, SAHAN has earned a reputation for delivering high-impact interventions in emergency contexts, promoting human rights, and supporting marginalized populations. Our work bridges immediate relief efforts with long-term recovery and development through innovative, community-driven approaches.
WHAT WE DO?
Humanitarian Response
Rapidly deliver life-saving emergency assistance, including food, shelter, health, WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), and education services to disaster-affected populations
Livelihoods and Economic Empowerment
Strengthen communities through vocational training, micro-enterprise development, agricultural support, and improved access to financial services
Peacebuilding and Social Cohesion
Promote conflict resolution, reconciliation, and peaceful coexistence through inclusive dialogue and community engagement
Child Protection and Gender Equality
Advocate for the rights of children and women through protection, empowerment, and advocacy programs that ensure safety, dignity, and opportunity
Health and Nutrition
Expand access to primary healthcare, maternal and child health services, and life-saving nutrition interventions targeting vulnerable groups.
Education and Capacity Development
Support formal and non-formal education initiatives, enhance skills development, and build leadership capacities within communities
Environmental Protection and Climate Resilience
Promote sustainable natural resource management, environmental conservation, and community adaptation to the effects of climate change
Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)
Build community preparedness and resilience to future shocks and disasters through early warning systems, training, and mitigation activities
Agricultural Development and Rural Resilience
Empower farmers and pastoralists with improved farming techniques, access to inputs, irrigation support, livestock development, and market linkages
Core Values
Integrity
We operate with transparency, honesty, and the highest ethical standards
Respect
We value the dignity, culture, and voices of the communities we serve.
Accountability
We are accountable to our beneficiaries, partners, donors, and stakeholders
Inclusiveness
We promote equal opportunity, diversity, and non-discrimination
Innovation
We develop creative and adaptable solutions to complex challenges
Sustainability
We prioritize lasting impacts, resilience, and community ownership
Approach
Community Based
Programs are designed in consultation with communities to ensure ownership, relevance, and sustainability
Rights-Based
We promote fundamental human rights and advocate for justice, equity, and social inclusion
Evidence-Driven
Our interventions are informed by research, needs assessments, and continuous monitoring and evaluation
Partnership-Oriented
We work collaboratively with government agencies, UN organizations, NGOs, CBOs, and the private sector for greater impact.
Target Groups
- Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs)
- Returnees and Refugees
- Women and Girls
- Children and Youth
- Persons with Disabilities
- Rural Farmers and Pastoralists
- Conflict- and Disaster-Affected Communities
- Climate-Vulnerable Communities
Geographic Focus
SAHAN operates across Somalia, focusing on high-need regions, including
- Lower Jubba
- Gedo
- Middle Shabelle
- Lower Shabelle
- Sool
- Galgaduud
Our projects cover urban, peri-urban, and rural areas impacted by conflict, displacement, poverty, droughts, floods, and the effects of climate change.
Key Achievements
- Successfully implemented emergency food distribution reaching over 20,000 households across Somalia.
- Trained more than 1,500 youth and women in vocational skills and small business management
- Established community peace committees in conflict-affected districts to support local conflict resolution
- Supported agricultural rehabilitation for drought-affected farmers, improving food security and livelihoods
- Delivered integrated health and nutrition services to over 10,000 vulnerable children and mothers
OUR PARTNERS & DONORS
