A youth-led Non-Governmental Organization transforming lives in the Hiraan and Middle Shabelle regions through education, leadership, agriculture, and community development.
HESDA is a local Non-Governmental Organization based in Hiran region, Somalia, established on 12 June 2012. The Association was founded to advocate for youth in basic social services such as Education, Environment, Sanitation, Peace, and Human Rights towards developmental progress.
HESDA is a youth-led initiative that empowers youth organizations and young people from different regions across Somalia on issues that affect their lives. It provides opportunities to explore different skills and develop leadership potential through trainings, workshops, and community developmental programs.
HESDA also believes that well-equipped and empowered youth with adequate capacities can create a peaceful and prosperous future for communities in Hiran region and the country.
The principles that guide every programme, partnership, and decision we make.
HESDA implements a wide range of youth-focused programmes across Hiraan region and beyond.
HESDA collaborates with governments, NGOs, and community groups through a structured 8-step implementation process.
HESDA has conducted numerous activities in the field of youth development, empowerment, and social development since 2012.
Stay updated with HESDA's latest programmes, field activities, and community outreach events across Hiraan region.
The food security situation across all livelihood zones in Hiraan is classified as stressed phase (IPC Phase 3). Key drivers include recurrent drought, dried-up Shabelle River, rising food prices, conflict, and reduced humanitarian assistance.
These factors have weakened livelihoods for farmers, pastoralists, and displaced households, resulting in human displacement and livestock migration. HESDA continues to coordinate responses and support IDP households with water tracking and food security interventions.
HESDA is registered in Hiraan region, Somalia, with approval to conduct programs in both Hiraan and Middle Shabelle regions. We have a wide network enabling programme delivery across districts nationwide.
With a network enabling programme delivery across districts, HESDA can engage and mobilize individuals and organizational networks to implement programs in any district.
5 board members serving as decision makers for the association, charged with networking, recruitment, and governance. The board meets twice a month.
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