Organization for Humanitarian Assistance and Development (OHAD)

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Program Areas

OHAD works across eleven connected program areas, from emergency relief to long-term development, always putting the most vulnerable first.

Emergency Response, Shelter & Resilience

Timely, life-saving help for families hit by conflict, displacement and natural disasters, followed by support to recover and prepare for future shocks.

  • Rapid needs assessments and emergency relief
  • Emergency shelter and non-food items (NFIs)
  • Dignity kits for women and girls
  • Winter support for vulnerable households
  • Assistance to returnees and internally displaced people
  • Community preparedness and disaster risk reduction
  • Early recovery support
  • Active participation in humanitarian coordination

Health, Nutrition & Psychosocial Support

Improving the health and well-being of mothers, children and vulnerable families through basic services, good nutrition and mental health support.

  • Basic and primary health care support
  • Maternal, newborn and child health
  • Reproductive health awareness
  • Nutrition screening, counselling and support
  • Community health workers and outreach
  • Mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS)
  • Health education and promotion

Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH)

Bringing safe drinking water, decent sanitation and good hygiene practices to households, schools and health facilities.

  • Construction and repair of water supply systems
  • Solar-powered water systems
  • Latrines and sanitation facilities
  • Hygiene promotion and hygiene kits
  • Water quality testing and treatment
  • Community-led total sanitation (CLTS)
  • WASH in schools and health facilities
  • Emergency WASH response

Food Security, Agriculture & Livestock

Helping rural families grow, raise and access enough nutritious food, while making farming and herding more productive and reliable.

  • Crop and vegetable production support
  • Poultry packages for rural households
  • Livestock health and development
  • Home and kitchen gardens
  • Provision of seeds, tools and agricultural inputs
  • Farmer training on improved practices
  • Food assistance for families in acute need

Livelihoods & Economic Empowerment

Building practical skills and income opportunities so that women, youth and vulnerable households can earn a steady living and support their families.

  • Vocational and technical skills training
  • Start-up toolkits for training graduates
  • Income-generating activities for women
  • Small enterprise and entrepreneurship support
  • Linking local producers to markets
  • Employability skills for youth

Education & Capacity Building

Opening doors to learning for children and adults, and strengthening the people and local organizations that serve their communities.

  • Learning opportunities for boys and girls
  • Community-based and non-formal education
  • Literacy and numeracy classes
  • Life skills for adolescents and young people
  • School support and learning materials
  • Capacity building for community-based organizations and CSOs
  • Training for local staff and volunteers

Protection, GBV & Gender Equality

Keeping women, children and people with disabilities safe, ensuring they are treated with dignity, and promoting equal opportunities for women and girls.

  • GBV prevention, awareness and safe referral
  • Child protection and safeguarding
  • Protection mainstreaming across all programs
  • Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA)
  • Gender mainstreaming
  • Inclusion of persons with disabilities
  • Referral to specialized support services

Legal Aid & Access to Justice

Helping vulnerable people understand their rights and reach fair legal remedies, with particular attention to women and marginalized groups.

  • Community legal awareness and outreach
  • Legal counselling and assistance
  • Referral to legal service providers
  • Awareness of women's and children's rights
  • Advocacy for the rights of vulnerable groups

Environment & Natural Resource Management

Protecting the land, water and forests that rural livelihoods depend on, and helping communities adapt to a changing climate.

  • Tree planting and reforestation
  • Environmental awareness in schools and communities
  • Sustainable natural resource management
  • Soil and water conservation
  • Climate-smart and adaptive practices

Rural Development & Community Infrastructure

Building and restoring the small-scale infrastructure that rural communities rely on for water, access, energy and services.

  • Small-scale rural infrastructure projects
  • Irrigation canals and water management structures
  • Community water infrastructure
  • Rural roads, culverts and small bridges
  • Renewable and solar energy solutions
  • Construction of community facilities
  • Rehabilitation of public infrastructure

Community Development & Good Governance

Strengthening communities to plan their own development and to hold public services accountable, transparent and responsive.

  • Community needs assessments and action planning
  • Grants and mentoring for community-based organizations
  • Community sensitization sessions
  • Social accountability and monitoring of public services
  • Transparency and anti-corruption awareness
  • Stronger links between communities and local institutions

Want to Work With Us?

We welcome partnerships with UN agencies, international NGOs, donors and local organizations.