By Staff Reporter
THE Africa Humanitarian Action (AHA) programs undertaken in 2023 impacted on the lives of 568 000 people who include refugees, IDPs
AHA is an international non- governmental organization that provides effective humanitarian relief and recovery as well as advocacy services.
Founded in 1994 in response to the atrocities in Rwanda, AHA has supported over 26 million people in
20 African countries to regain their health, dignity and wellbeing.
In a statement to present the 2023 annual report, AHA executive director, Misikir Tilahun expressed gratitude to partners who supported the organ’s efforts through the year.
“I would like to take this opportunity to thank all our donors and partners whose generous support has allowed us to assist more than 568,000 refugees, IDPs, and local host populations. I would also like to recognize the tireless efforts of our dedicated staff, all of whom are Africans and 98% recruited locally from our countries of operation,” he said.
The report details the activities conducted in 2023 in Cameroon, Ethiopia, Rwanda, South Sudan, Sudan and Uganda.
“Humanitarian needs on our continent continue to grow at an alarming rate over the past few years, with crises increasing not only in regularity but also in scale, severity and complexity. As the effects of the climate crisis combine to displace populations alongside conflicts, AHA’s experience of 30 years requires a forward-thinking vision and strategy to address new realities.
“In 2024-2025, we aim to undertake a review exercise to reset our priorities, broaden our resources, and strengthen our operations for the way forward,” he said.
He said thirty years since AHA’s formation , that African spirit of responding to our neighbors and communities in need, whether displaced by conflict or natural causes, and to assist them rebuild and become resilient remains the guiding principle of our operations.
