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Who We Are
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African
Humanitarian Action is African in Spirit, Concept and Composition
Spirit Confident that African People have the necessary skills and resources to address the challenges facing the continent, we contribute toward and advocate for the furthering of an African renaissance. Concept Our proximity to affected populations and understanding of local contexts maximise the sustainability and accountability of the multisectoral programmes we deliver. Composition
We draw on the commitment and expertise of our staff, 85% of whom are recruited from local communities, to provide humanitarian assistance to refugees, internally displaced people and local communities throughout the continent.
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AHA is a pan-African international non-governmental organisation
(INGO) providing effective humanitarian assistance to alleviate human suffering,
building on the strength of African people to solve African problems
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Founded in 1994 in response to the Rwandan
genocide, we have supported more than 10 million people in 16 African countries,
to regain their health, dignity and wellbeing.
At the heart of our work is a firm commitment to reducing
poverty through addressing crisis-related suffering and laying the foundation for
recovery and sustainable development. From protecting internally displaced persons
(IDPs) in Darfur, to repatriating refugees in the Democratic Republic of Congo,
to raising awareness of HIV/AIDS in Ethiopia, we deliver a wide range of lifesaving
services to suit complex and varying needs.
Capacity Development
Health Care
HIV/AIDS Prevention & Care
Public Advocacy
Relief & Recovery
SGBV Prevention & Response
We work in partnership with local populations, listening
and responding to peoples needs and empowering them to make lasting differences
to their own lives. We believe that it is only through building on the capacities
existent within a community and giving people ownership of their future, that real
change can be achieved. We place a special focus on promoting the rights and interests
of disadvantaged and excluded groups, working to empower people living with HIV/AIDS
(PLWAs), women, children, orphans, elderly and those with disabilities.
AHA employs more than 1,700 staff who bring the knowledge, experience and community
ties that are so important to successful humanitarian work. By recruiting and training
staff from within a community we are better able to ensure a continuum between humanitarian
assistance and development.
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