HAPEN is a not-for-profit making and Non-Governmental Organization which was established in 2008 in response to immense suffering caused by protracted civil strife from 1991. Horn of Africa Peace Network (HAPEN) is an International, Independent, Non-partisan and a not-for profit organization that works with Vulnerable communities, Stakeholders, Governments, Civil Society Groups and Faith-Based Org
anizations with the main objective of building sustainable peace and security worldwide
The organization was founded on July 2011 by a group of young professionals who have different educational backgrounds and experiences from various humanitarian, emergency and governmental operations from the pastoralsā communities who felt that the community has been under developed for a long time and that a change can only be brought by none other than the locals
HAPEN was therefore created on the philosophy that is would operate on the basis of a community driven initiative, which can best create sustainable solutions to their own problems. The organization aims to support and consolidate inclusive and integrated approach that is rooted in mainstreaming popular participation of the ordinary people and bringing together both traditional and modern structures in taking practical action to achieve sustainable development. In the light of the above context, HAPEN has particularly stood up to take over that courageous role to cover up the increasing array needs of the communities living in this dire situation caused by human and climatic catastrophes and shrinking of opportunities. HAPEN: Develops community based development initiatives including livelihood support schemes, as well is committed to focus on Water and Sanitation, Emergency, Education and advocacy programmes in collaboration with communities and leaders. Similarly, HAPEN conducts appropriate community needs assessment & research in the respective regions to analyze as accurately as possible, the real situation on the ground & properly addresses them in line with appropriate predetermined strategy.
