About Al-Awn

Building for the future

A non-profit organisation turning community needs into sustainable development programmes.

A scene from Al-Awn programmes in Somaliland

About the organisation

Al-Awn Charity Organization is a non-profit based in Hargeisa, Somaliland, working to improve the lives of vulnerable and underserved communities through humanitarian work, essential services and sustainable development initiatives.

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Our approach follows a simple principle:

Identify the need, respond quickly and build for the future.

From emergency relief to education and healthcare, Al-Awn turns community needs into practical, impactful and sustainable programmes.

Our mission

Supporting people in need, advocating for communities and multiplying the impact of good.

Our vision

A caring, empowered and sustainable community.

Our core values

Three values guide every decision and programme.

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Support

Assisting individuals and communities in need and standing with them in times of need.

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Advocate

Supporting and standing together with communities and causes that need assistance, and strengthening cooperation and shared responsibility.

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Multiply

Mobilising resources and effort and multiplying impact through partnerships and collective action.

Why Al-Awn?

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Local presence

We design our programmes to reach the people most in need and with the least access to services.

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Direct community access

We design our programmes to reach the people most in need and with the least access to services.

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Practical ability to deliver

We focus on turning resources and support into tangible results on the ground.

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Multi-sector experience

We work in food security, healthcare, education and relief.

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Long-term partnerships

We seek to build lasting institutional relationships, beyond temporary or one-off interventions.

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Impact that preserves dignity

We believe humanitarian assistance should preserve human dignity while opening doors to opportunity and a better future.

Two Somali partners signing a partnership agreement

Serving Today. Building Tomorrow.

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