JUL2025Kismayo
Sanitation tool kits for IDP sites
Tool kits handed over to support community-led solid waste management in Kismayo's displacement sites.
For peace.
For people.
For hope.
We are a non-political, non-profit organization dedicated to providing humanitarian aid, relief, and development services to communities in South and Central Somalia.
Our mission
To provide emergency aid, relief, and development programs that enhance the livelihoods of Somali communities while creating opportunities for youth and empowering women.
Our vision
A peaceful, resilient, and thriving society where every individual lives with dignity and opportunity.
Our values
- Honesty
- Integrity
- Trustworthiness
- Collaboration
- Harmonization
- Humility
Our impact
Working together with communities, local leaders and partners to create sustainable and lasting change.
Our work
We work in the most vulnerable communities to save lives, build resilience and restore hope, across six key thematic areas.
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Emergency relief
Food, shelter materials and hygiene kits for families hit by conflict, drought and floods.
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Protection
Protecting vulnerable people and their rights, including GBV prevention and response.
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Livelihoods & food security
Drought-tolerant seeds, livestock support, cash transfers and savings groups (VSLAs).
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Health & nutrition
Nutrition awareness, dietary diversity and better access to primary healthcare for women and children.
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Women & youth
Vocational training, entrepreneurship and leadership for women and young people.
Read moreOur programmes
KPHF works across six thematic areas in South and Central Somalia. Choose a programme to see what we do.
Programme area
Emergency Relief & Response
Drought, floods, conflict, displacement and disease outbreaks repeatedly hit communities in South and Central Somalia. KPHF responds quickly and flexibly, in coordination with partners, to save lives and protect dignity, including in fragile and hard-to-reach areas.
Who we reach
Drought- and flood-affected familiesNewly displaced peopleWomen and childrenOlder personsPersons with disabilities
Life-saving assistance
- Food assistance
- Multipurpose cash transfers where markets are working
- Non-food items and emergency shelter support
- Access to safe and sufficient water
Drought & flood response
- Emergency water trucking and temporary water storage
- Emergency WASH services
- Health outreach and nutrition screening to prevent deaths from disease and malnutrition
Newly displaced families
- Immediate support on arrival at IDP settlements
- Essential household items and shelter materials
- Rapid needs assessments to guide follow-up support
Preparedness & recovery
- Community-based disaster risk reduction and contingency planning
- Early warning and early action
- Linking relief to early recovery to build resilience to seasonal floods and droughts
How we respond
- Protection-sensitive, gender-responsive design with safe, equal access for all
- Community feedback and complaints mechanisms
- Coordination with local authorities, community leaders and humanitarian platforms to avoid duplication
Programme area
Agriculture, Sustainable Livelihood & Food Security
Prolonged droughts, flash floods along the Shabelle and Juba rivers, insecurity, market volatility and displacement keep many households in chronic poverty and food insecurity. KPHF helps families produce more, earn more and recover faster, so they rely less on aid.
Who we reach
Smallholder farmersPastoralists and agro-pastoralistsRiverine communitiesFood-insecure households
Farming livelihoods
- Drought-tolerant seeds and farming tools
- Training in soil conservation, water-efficient irrigation, crop diversification and post-harvest management
- Flood-resilient farming in riverine areas such as Afgoye and parts of Bay region
- Rehabilitating small irrigation canals and embankments
- Farmer field schools and extension services
Pastoral & agro-pastoral communities
- Animal health campaigns and vaccination support
- Fodder production
- Better access to livestock markets
Income & cash support
- Cash-for-work and community asset creation
- Conditional and unconditional cash transfers to stabilise food consumption and support local markets
Nutrition & financial inclusion
- Household dietary diversity and kitchen gardens
- Food preparation awareness
- Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs) and producer cooperatives
Programme area
Health & Nutrition
Fragile health systems, widespread malnutrition, displacement and recurring outbreaks put lives at risk across South and Central Somalia. KPHF delivers preventive, curative and promotive health services, with a focus on women, children and other vulnerable groups.
Who we reach
Children under fivePregnant and lactating womenIDP and rural communities
Maternal, newborn & child health
- Support to primary healthcare facilities for antenatal, delivery and postnatal care
- Immunization and family planning
- Essential obstetric and newborn care
- Training community health workers and midwives for outreach, health education and referrals in rural and IDP settings
Nutrition
- Community-Based Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM): screening, referral, outpatient therapeutic and supplementary feeding
- Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) counselling and mother-to-mother support groups
- Nutrition awareness campaigns
Disease prevention & control
- Vaccination campaigns
- Malaria prevention
- Cholera preparedness and response
- Basic disease surveillance
Mental health
- Mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) for people affected by conflict, displacement and loss
Programme area
WASH: Water, Sanitation & Hygiene
Safe water, sanitation and hygiene remain out of reach for many IDP settlements, rural villages and peri-urban areas affected by conflict and drought. KPHF works to cut waterborne disease, improve public health and restore dignity.
Who we reach
IDP settlementsRural villagesPeri-urban communitiesSchools and health facilities
Safe water
- Building and rehabilitating boreholes, shallow wells, protected water points and solar-powered schemes
- Emergency water trucking and storage, moving to community-managed solutions
- Water quality testing and chlorination
Sanitation
- Gender-separated, accessible latrines for households, schools, health facilities and public spaces
- Community-Led Total Sanitation (CLTS) to end open defecation
- Solid waste collection points and community clean-ups
Hygiene promotion
- Trained hygiene promoters and volunteers
- Handwashing with soap and safe water storage
- Menstrual hygiene management
- Cholera and acute watery diarrhoea prevention
- Hygiene kits for vulnerable households, women and girls
Sustainability
- Working with local authorities, water committees and community leaders for local ownership and fair access
Programme area
Women & Youth Empowerment
Poverty, unemployment, displacement, insecurity and social norms hold back women and young people, who are central to Somalia’s recovery and peace. KPHF strengthens their economic participation, leadership and role in community decisions.
Who we reach
WomenYoung womenMarginalised youthIDPsReturnees
Women’s empowerment
- Vocational skills and income activities matched to local markets: small trade, tailoring, food processing, agri-enterprises and services
- Savings and credit through VSLAs
- Strengthening women-led groups and cooperatives
- Gender equality awareness with men, elders, religious leaders and community influencers
Youth empowerment
- Market-relevant vocational training, apprenticeships and mentorship
- Start-up support for young entrepreneurs
- Life skills: leadership, communication, conflict resolution and financial literacy
- Youth roles in peacebuilding, environmental conservation, disaster risk reduction and community service
Programme area
Protection & Human Rights Action
Conflict, repeated displacement, weak rule of law and harmful norms expose women, children, older people, minorities and persons with disabilities to violence, exploitation, family separation and barriers to justice. KPHF works for safer communities and greater respect for human rights.
Who we reach
Women and girlsChildrenOlder peopleMinoritiesPersons with disabilitiesIDPs
GBV prevention & response
- Safe spaces for women, girls and children
- Confidential counselling, psychosocial support and case management
- Referrals to health, legal and protection services
- Engaging men, boys, elders and religious leaders against harmful practices
Child protection
- Preventing abuse, neglect, exploitation and early or forced marriage
- Child-friendly spaces
- Family tracing and reunification
- Community-based child protection committees
Protection mainstreaming
- Safe, dignified, inclusive and conflict-sensitive assistance across all sectors
- Staff and volunteer training on protection, accountability and safeguarding
Rights & advocacy
- Awareness on access to justice, civil documentation, and land and housing rights
- Community accountability mechanisms, especially for IDPs
- Coordination with protection actors and community-led initiatives
Our impact in numbers
- 25,000+
- People reached
- 120+
- Community partners
- 75+
- Projects implemented
- 15+
- Districts reached
Who we are
Established on 10 December 2019 by a group of professionals, Khaire Peace Humanitarian Fund works in areas affected by conflict, displacement and natural disasters. We focus on emergency aid, livelihood development and protection, improving food security, health and sanitation while advocating for human rights, youth empowerment and gender equality.
Half of our staff serve as volunteers, which keeps our work rooted in community-driven solutions. We collaborate with local leaders, educators, stakeholders and donors so every intervention is effective, timely and sustainable.
2019Founded in Mogadishu
7-member boardBoard of Directors oversees governance
RegisteredLegally incorporated in Somalia
Audited yearlyQuarterly internal and annual external audits
Our humanitarian principles
Humanity
Human suffering must be addressed wherever it is found, with particular attention to children, women, people with disabilities and the elderly.
Neutrality
Assistance is provided without taking sides in hostilities or in political, religious or ideological controversies.
Impartiality
Relief is guided solely by needs and the rights of people affected, regardless of origin, gender, nationality, opinion or religion.
Our approach
Baseline surveysCollaborative partnershipsContinuous monitoring & evaluationRisk managementInformation sharingAdaptive programming
Our key partners
Federal Government of SomaliaUNICEFWFPUNHCRAction Against HungerConcern WorldwideAlight (American Refugee Committee)World ReliefFaqih FoundationSomali Diaspora ChannelOcean Somali Community Association (UK)
News & updates
JUL2025JUN2025Jowhar
Hygiene kits for vulnerable families
Distribution of hygiene kits with handwashing demonstrations to reduce the spread of disease.
11FEB 2021Mogadishu
Women's inclusion in GBV emergency response
A capacity development workshop with Faqih Foundation, universities and community groups at Hotel Badar.
Together, we can make a difference
Your support helps us bring hope and change lives.
Support & contact
Donations
Support our programmes with cash or in-kind donations. Contact us for bank and mobile money details.
Gifts
Send gifts for people affected by misfortune and we will make sure they reach the intended beneficiaries.
Fundraising & partnership
Join our fundraising events or partner with us on projects. Funds raised help thousands of people in need.
- General enquiries
- info@kphfsomalia.org
- Administration
- admin@kphfsomalia.org
- Alternative email
- khairepeacehumanitrainfund@gmail.com
- Phone (Somalia)
- +252 61 675 6027
- Phone (Kenya)
- +254 740 887 660