Rooted in Somalia. Focused on community resilience.
Daryeel Humanitarian Agency is a Somali national humanitarian and development organization established in 2016.
Founded by Somali professionals
DHA was founded by Somali professionals committed to addressing humanitarian needs through locally led action.
We work closely with communities to understand the challenges they face, recognize their existing capacities and develop solutions that reflect local priorities.
Based in South West State, DHA focuses on communities affected by drought, flooding, displacement, conflict, limited access to essential services and livelihood insecurity.
Our vision
Resilient, peaceful and self-reliant Somali communities in which people live with dignity, safety and equitable access to essential services.
Our mission
To work with crisis-affected communities and partners to prepare for emergencies, protect vulnerable people, strengthen livelihoods and develop locally led solutions that reduce humanitarian risks.
Our objectives
- Strengthen community preparedness for emergencies and climate-related shocks.
- Support timely and locally appropriate humanitarian responses.
- Improve access to essential services, including water, sanitation and hygiene.
- Strengthen livelihoods and economic opportunities for vulnerable households.
- Promote peacebuilding, inclusion and social cohesion.
- Increase the participation of women, young people, persons with disabilities and marginalized communities.
- Generate locally grounded information to support effective programme design and decision-making.
Our values
The standards we hold our own decisions, resources and conduct to.
Humanity
We work to protect life, dignity and wellbeing.
Accountability
We take responsibility for our decisions, resources and commitments to communities and partners.
Inclusion
We recognize the rights, experiences and contributions of women, young people, persons with disabilities and marginalized groups.
Neutrality
We provide assistance based on vulnerability and humanitarian need.
Local leadership
We believe communities should participate meaningfully in decisions that affect their lives.
Collaboration
We work with communities, authorities and partners to achieve stronger and more sustainable results.
Integrity
We conduct our work honestly, professionally and responsibly.
Our people
DHA brings together professionals with experience in humanitarian programming, community engagement, emergency preparedness, research, monitoring, communications, finance and organizational management.
Our team combines technical knowledge with an understanding of the communities and operating environment of South West State.
Let’s talk about working together.
Whether you are developing a programme or seeking a local partner in South West State, we welcome the conversation.