|
|
History
|
|
Dr. Dawit Zawde launched Africa Humanitarian Action
(AHA) in 1994 with several like-minded individuals, in response to the atrocities
of the Rwandan genocide.
|
 |
More than a decade later AHA continues to provide life
saving humanitarian assistance to refugees, internally displaced persons (IDPs)
and local communities across Africa. To date more than 12 million people affected
by crisis have benefited from the support of AHA, in 16 different countries:
Algeria, Angola, Burundi, Chad, Congo (DR), Ethiopia, Guinea (Rep), Kenya, Liberia,
Namibia, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan, Uganda and Zambia.
Find out more
about where we work. |
|
Our work has seen us deliver multi-sectoral programs
in diverse, difficult and sometimes dangerous situations. This experience,
along with our physical, social and cultural proximity, knowledge and understanding
of local context, has led us to play an ever increasing role in international advocacy.
We have partaken in numerous forums and network meetings around the world, often
participating as the only southern NGO.
Find out more
about our work in public advocacy.
Over
the years we have built up many strong and effective partnerships and we continue
to emphasise the importance of a common effort to prevent suffering and affect positive
change for vulnerable communities. We
continue to be UNHCR’s largest indigenous partner in Africa. In addition,
we work closely with the African Union and
many other humanitarian actors.
Find out more
about our partners.
As we continue to grow and develop as
an independent organisation, our focus remains on best serving the affected populations
to whom we are ultimately accountable. Excellent communication, impartiality
and transparency are key to the positive relationships which we have established
with vulnerable populations and donors alike. We are proud to report that
for the 15th consecutive year we have received a clean bill of health for our programs
from our partners and auditors, attesting to our high standards and abilities.
Find out more about AHA’s finances.
Our long term plan for the future sees us developing strategies
that provide sustainable responses to Africa’s changing needs. In this light
AHA continues to work confidently in the belief that Africans have what it takes
to effectively address the problems facing the continent – proximity, ownership,
local knowledge and expertise.
|
|
|
|
|