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Habiba International Women & Youth Affairs

Empowering Women. Protecting Children. Transforming Communities.

HIWYA advances dignity and opportunity in Mandera County through community-led protection, education, health, and youth empowerment programs.

HIWYA advances dignity and opportunity in Mandera County through community-led protection, education, health, and youth empowerment programs.

About Us

Community-rooted leadership for women and youth in Mandera.

HIWYA partners with families, local leaders, and institutions to build safer futures for children and stronger livelihoods for women and youth.

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a group of children sitting on steps in front of a building

Our Trusted Supporters

Our Impact

Together for change

Feeding families, educating children & rebuilding lives what our impact shows.

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Meals Distributed

For families and individuals.

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Homes rebuilt

Families restore safety & dignity.

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Projects delivered

Supporting in healthcare & crisis.

Programs

Spark Positive Change

Our efforts provide care, skills, and support igniting hope and lasting impact in the lives.

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Education

Girl-Child Education & Rescue Initiative

Protecting and promoting education for marginalized girls in Mandera County.

Raised Amount

$21000

Goal Amount

$260000
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Education

Girl-Child Education & Rescue Initiative

Protecting and promoting education for marginalized girls in Mandera County.

Raised Amount

$21000

Goal Amount

$260000

FGM Advocacy

Community-Led Abandonment of FGM

Mobilizing religious, cultural, and community leaders to end Female Genital Mutilation.

Raised Amount

$16,800

Goal Amount

$40,000
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FGM Advocacy

Community-Led Abandonment of FGM

Mobilizing religious, cultural, and community leaders to end Female Genital Mutilation.

Raised Amount

$16,800

Goal Amount

$40,000

Child Protection

Accelerating Child Protection Systems

Strengthening local child protection structures to safeguard vulnerable children across Mandera East and Mandera North.

Raised Amount

$60,800

Goal Amount

$100,800
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Child Protection

Accelerating Child Protection Systems

Strengthening local child protection structures to safeguard vulnerable children across Mandera East and Mandera North.

Raised Amount

$60,800

Goal Amount

$100,800

How you can help

United, We Transform

Feeding families, educating children, impacting lives compassion and support.

Your support can transformed lives and inspire better futures.

Testimonials

Stories Bringing Hope

Real stories from those we've helped and those who help sharing the hope & heart.

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Her journey shows how local dialogue can transform silence into shared responsibility. Through HIWYA circles, she became an advocate for girl-child safety and school retention.

Mama Afron Dahir

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Her journey shows how local dialogue can transform silence into shared responsibility. Through HIWYA circles, she became an advocate for girl-child safety and school retention.

Mama Afron Dahir

FAQ

What You’re Thinking,
We’ve Answered.

Find helpful answers to common questions about donating, volunteering & fundraising.

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Someone Smiles.

Join us in the journey to empower communities and change lives.
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Be the Reason
Someone Smiles.

Join us in the journey to empower communities and change lives.
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Peoples joined already

three children at the beach during golden hour

Be the Reason
Someone Smiles.

Join us in the journey to empower communities and change lives.
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Peoples joined already

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