Organization Background
Somali Humanitarian Relief Action (SHRA) is one of the National NGOs actively operating in Somalia particularly the southern part of Gedo region. It is non-governmental, non-political, non-partisan and non-profit making organization. SHRA was founded in 1993 in Luuq district by a group of Somali intellectuals who put their views, ideas and strength together in order to serve the Somali vulnerable people who have been living in anarchy.
SHRA has largely worked with local communities in Gedo to improve their social well-being, water and sanitation, building schools, deliver food relief and enhance food security. SHRA has also undertaken successful resettlement programmes for displaced families and extended relief and recovery support for communities making the transition to development. Since inception, SHRA has exercised a preferential option for the poor, responding with action to human suffering in Somalia.
Over time, we have seen progress in collaboration with international development agencies in trying to improve the lives of Somalis and responding to humanitarian emergencies
Our Core values
The core values that inspire SHRA work are:
Compassion
Confronted by poverty and suffering, our fundamental response is compassion. We make a preferential option for the poor. We strive to alleviate suffering of our brothers and sisters and we are compelled to take action
Solidarity
We work to enhance solidarity with the poor, seeing the world through their eyes, and recognizing the interdependence of the human family
Hope
Our hope is inspired by the strength and resourcefulness of our partners and the people whom they serve. In the knowledge that by working together, a better world can be achieved so that all can enjoy fullness of life.
Dignity
We believe in the intrinsic dignity of every person and that all women and men are equal. We work with all people regardless of race, gender, religion or politics
Partnership
We uphold the principle of subsidiarity to build links between communities across the world, acknowledging that all receive as well as give. We work within our reach seeking justice to change the lives of Somalis in Gedo for the better.
Somali Humanitarian Relief Action
Over time, we have seen progress in collaboration with international development agencies in trying to improve the lives of Somalis and responding to humanitarian emergencies