What we do

Access to adequate Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) services saves lives and is essential to uphold the health and dignity of the populations in need. The provision of water and sanitation infrastructure and services, coupled with the promotion of good hygiene practices, reduce the risk of water-related disease transmission, impacting positively in health and nutrition outcomes. The provision of WASH services is usually one of the highest priorities following the onset of any crisis, whether sudden or protracted, following a natural disaster or complex situation.

HARO’s Shelter and NFI (Non-Food Items) operations are context driven, rely on HARO’s operational presence and cross sectoral activities, and vary depending on the different stages of the response – no “one size fits all” approach can be used. In the section below, the HARO Emergency Manual will further elaborate on: NFI Procurement and Distribution, Pipeline Management and Shelter Activities, as well as the act of protection and gender mainstreaming in HARO Shelter and NFI programmes

Majority of the refugees/returnees and IDPs have less incomes and some of them are in serious need to have an access to livelihoods  still it could lead them to an income source.

HARO organization livelihood program is consist of two sources Cow Raising and Poultry Supplies, however; the major portion of the returnees and IDPs can easily cardle and rear either cow raising and poultry farms, which can be a good source of income for the vulnerable  householders.

HARO’s Mental health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) interventions aim to promote, protect  and support the well-being of crisis-affected populations.

Activities are aimed at reducing psychosocial vulnerabilities, promoting community

resilience and ownership,  and supporting aid that takes into account psychosocial and cultural  diversity issues.

MHPSS activities can take the form of components within, Health, Protection and

Migrants Assistance programs  as well as dedicated MHPSS programmes. A typical MHPSS Emergency program in HARO includes:

• Assessment and mapping.
• Direct support and referral.
• Capacity building.
• Support to IASC coordination on the matter.

Public information and media coverage helps HARO with:

• Fundraising: Independent media reporting on certain needs in a crisis and projects undertaken by HARO to address these needs can have a significant influence on donors’ representatives.
• Visibility: In an increasingly media-driven world, visibility implies presence and effectiveness of an organization.
• Education: Educating the public and generating discussions around particular aspects and projects of HARO establishes the Organization’s status as a reliable, accurate source of information and can generate further support.

Apart from the External Sitrep that is usually disseminated through a mailing list, other forms of disseminating information should be used. This includes: Press Briefing Notes (PBNs), social media (Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram), a mission website and press events.