HORYAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION Transforming lives Building resilient communities

About Us

Empowering Women and Children for a Brighter Tomorrow

Founded in 2016, Horyal Development Organization has been a beacon of hope for marginalized groups across Somali, Ethiopia. With a focus on key areas such as education, health, or environmental conservation, we have impacted over hundreds of thousand lives and continue to grow our reach every day

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OUR VISION

HORYAL envisions a society where women, young girls and other vulnerable members are fully empowered and capacitated with all the necessary knowledge and opportunities to lead, plan, participate and drive sustainable health, development and food security initiatives, utilizing local resources, innovative solutions, and existing community mechanisms to create lasting change.

OUR MISSION

To educate, advocate for and provide opportunities that builds and enhances the capacity of women, young girls and young boys, equipping them with all the skills and resources to assert their rights, access quality healthcare, and lead transformative food security and economic initiatives in their communities. We aim to leverage local knowledge, existing community structures, and innovative approaches to drive sustainable and inclusive development in vulnerable communities

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OUR GOALS

Basic Education Access & Awareness

Provide the universal basic education opportunities, training and knowledge-sharing platforms that empower women and young girls about their rights and leadership roles

Healthcare Access

Improve access to quality healthcare services for women, young girls, boys and other vulnerable persons, ensuring their well-being and participation in community development.

Advocacy & Rights Protection

Strengthen advocacy efforts to promote gender equality, legal protection, and policy changes that support women’s and children rights.

Economic & Leadership Empowerment

Foster capacity-building programs that equip women, young girls and young men with skills to lead and contribute to decision-making processes in their communities.

Food Security & Sustainability

Ensure women and young girls play a central role in planning and leading community-driven food security and economic initiatives.

Community Engagement

 Build strong networks and partnerships to create long-term solutions for women empowerment, gender inclusion in development programs and child rights

OUR CORE VALUES

Empowerment

Enabling women and young girls to take control of their futures.

Equity

Ensuring fairness and equal opportunities for all.

Innovation

Using creative and sustainable solutions to drive change.

Sustainability

Promoting long-term, community-led development.

Inclusion

Encouraging participation from all community members.

Advocacy

Championing the rights and voices of women and girls.

Collaboration

Working together with partners and communities for impact.

Resilience

Building strength and adaptability in vulnerable communities.

Integrity

Upholding transparency, honesty, and ethical practices.

Leadership

Encouraging women and girls to take charge in decision-making.

OUR CORE VALUES

1. Basic Education Access & Awareness

  • Develop community-based learning programs on women’s rights, leadership, and sustainable development.
  • Partner with schools, local leaders, and organizations to promote gender-sensitive education.
  • Use radio, social media, and community forums to spread awareness about rights, health, and food security.

2. Healthcare Access & Well-being

  • Establish mobile clinics and community health programs to improve access to essential healthcare services.
  • Train women as community health advocates to provide guidance on reproductive health, maternal care, and nutrition.
  • Collaborate with healthcare providers and other stakeholders to advocate for policies that ensure better healthcare services for women and girls.

3. Advocacy & Rights Protection

  • Organize policy dialogues and workshops to influence laws and policies that promote gender equality and women’s rights.
  • Train women and young girls as grassroots advocates to challenge harmful practices such as gender-based violence and discrimination.
  • Strengthen legal aid and support systems for women facing rights violations.

4. Economic & Leadership Empowerment

  • Conduct skills development and vocational training programs for women and young girls.
  • Support women-led enterprises through financial literacy, microfinance access, and entrepreneurship programs.
  • Establish mentorship and leadership training programs to prepare women for decision-making roles.

5. Food Security & Sustainability

  • Promote women-led agricultural cooperatives to enhance food production and economic independence.
  • Provide training on climate-smart agriculture, sustainable farming, and agribusiness skills.
  • Advocate for women’s inclusion in local and national food security planning and policymaking.

6. Community Engagement & Partnerships

  • Build strong alliances with local governments, NGOs, and private sector partners to expand impact.
  • Encourage peer-to-peer learning and community dialogues to strengthen social support networks.
  • Engage men and boys in gender equality efforts to create inclusive and sustainable change.

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