Founded in 2014 and registered in 2017, Sustainable Development and Humanitarian Action (SDHA) is a Rwandan non-profit organization dedicated to protecting the environment, strengthening livelihoods, and delivering humanitarian action.
We work with women, youth, refugees, farmers, and MSMEs to build inclusive and resilient communities across Rwanda. Our approach combines humanitarian assistance, sustainable development, and climate action, ensuring that no one is left behind.
A dignified, resilient, and inclusive society where communities thrive sustainably.
Empowering vulnerable communities through livelihoods, gender equality, climate resilience, and humanitarian response.
SDHA’s work is guided by holistic programming across three flagship pillars that connect humanitarian response with long-term sustainability:
4.1 Humanitarian Response & Resilience Nexus
Saving lives today, building resilience for tomorrow.
- WASH, health, and education access
- Emergency preparedness and recovery
- Behavior change and Mental Health Support (CC & MHPSS)
- Graduation from poverty and livelihood recovery
4.2 Sustainable Livelihoods & Economic Empowerment
From poverty to prosperity through jobs and markets.
- Vocational skills and entrepreneurship
- Resilient agriculture and value chain development
- Financial education and access to finance
- Green jobs and local innovation
4.3 Gender, Climate Justice & Environment
Empowering women and communities for a just, green future.
- Women and youth as climate leaders
- Ecosystem restoration and landscape restoration
- Community-integrated water resource management (IWRM)
- Nature-based climate solutions
- Cross-Cutting Priorities
- Youth leadership and innovation
- Voluntarism and community ownership
- Digital transformation for inclusion
- Accountability, good governance, and human rights
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