Vision & Mission

HIRDA envisions Horn of Africa in stable peace. Where communities live in harmony and benefit from appropriate health care, education, food and water security. Where boys and girls have equal access to quality basic education and parents are involved in their children’s education. The young generation is positive and idealistic and they are free to think and speak out.

Where women have equal opportunities, participate in political decision-making processes, have the chance to earn their own livings, information and resources to make informed decisions regarding their financial independency, safety, health, and other social needs. Where the civil society organizations in the region contribute to the development of communities in good spirit of mature and autonomous organizations that collaborate and support; and taken seriously by decision makers and not oppressed by political influential groups. Where the development in the Horn of Africa is stimulated by long-term and successful North-South partnerships.

In the core of HIRDA Mission is to improve the well-being of the needy people living in the East African region through:

HIRDA values are based on commitment towards the people in Somalia and the motivation to make things work, tolerance to different opinions of work. HIRDA is politically neutral and does not discriminate. Its values are reflected by and carried out by its strategy, staff and management style. HIRDA also shares its capacities, knowledge and experience with other migrant organizations for the development of a strong Diaspora network for migration and development.
& beliefs, a gender-balanced society, transparency & accountability, and professionalism.