Himilo Relief and Development Association

HIRDA stands for Himilo Relief and Development Association. Himilo means vision in Somali. HIRDA is a non-profit organization founded in 1998 in The Hague by the Somali Diaspora in the Netherlands. HIRDA works with others to find lasting solutions for poverty and suffering alleviation in Somalia and in particular South and Central Somalia. In addition HIRDA also acts as a bridge between local communities and international donor organizations. HIRDA also mobilizes Diaspora to engage in the development of their country of origin. In the core of HIRDA mission is to improve the well-being of the people living in the East African region through: - creation of equal educational opportunities for boys and girls - promotion of gender equity and women empowerment - mobilization of relief services for refugees and people in disaster areas - promotion of income generating activities - promotion of inter community social engagements - increasing the engagement of Somali diaspora for th...