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About SAHO

SAHO Team
2013
Founded

Sudan Aid Hand Organization

Sudan Aid Hand Organization (SAHO) is a national, non-governmental, non-profit and non-political organization registered with the Humanitarian Aid Commission (HAC) and Sudan Council of Voluntary Agencies (SCOVA).

SAHO works to deliver humanitarian and development assistance to vulnerable communities across Sudan, with a focus on peacebuilding, livelihoods, and community resilience. With a permanent team of 35 staff, 20 temporary staff, and a network of 35+ trained volunteers, SAHO operates in some of the most complex and challenging environments in East Africa.

35
Permanent Staff
35+
Volunteers
3
Countries
Our Vision

A peaceful and resilient society where vulnerable communities live with dignity, access basic services, and actively contribute to sustainable development.

Our Mission

To alleviate human suffering and promote peace through inclusive humanitarian and development interventions that empower communities, strengthen resilience, and support sustainable livelihoods.

Our Core Values

Humanity

We put people at the centre of everything we do. Every decision is guided by human dignity and compassion.

Community Empowerment

We believe in building local capacities and supporting communities to lead their own development journeys.

Neutrality & Impartiality

We serve all people in need, without discrimination, based on need alone, regardless of politics or affiliation.

Accountability & Transparency

We are fully accountable to the communities we serve and to our donors — with clear reporting and open books.

Partnership & Collaboration

We work hand in hand with communities, governments, UN agencies, and NGOs to achieve sustainable impact.

Strategic Objectives

Our strategic framework guides our work across all sectors and geographies, ensuring that every program contributes to lasting, community-led change.

Strategy
Promote peacebuilding and conflict resolution Supporting dialogue, reconciliation and social cohesion in conflict-affected areas.
Improve access to basic services Expanding access to health, education, and WASH for underserved communities.
Strengthen livelihoods and food security Restoring agricultural productivity and economic opportunity.
Empower women and youth Placing women and young people at the forefront of community development.
Enhance environmental sustainability Promoting natural resource management and climate resilience.
Support emergency response and recovery Rapid, principled response to crisis and disaster.

Where We Work in Sudan

East Darfur
South Darfur
North Darfur (Tawela)
South Kordofan
Bahar-Al-Arab Locality
Firdos Locality
Assalaya Locality

Our Implementation Approach

SAHO adopts a participatory, community-based approach ensuring community ownership, transparency, sustainability, and inclusion of all stakeholders in every project we implement.

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