Human Life Development Initiative (HLDI)

Who We Are

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The Human Life Development Initiative (HLDI) is

a national non-governmental and non-profit organization dedicated to restoring human dignity through inclusive, sustainable, and community-driven development programs across Somalia. Established in 2010 in Somalia and later registered in Kenya in 2018, HLDI has grown into a Trusted Humanitarian and Development Organization With Operational Presence Across All Federal Member States Of Somalia.

HLDI works at the intersection of humanitarian response, long-term development, and peacebuilding. Our interventions are designed to address immediate humanitarian needs while strengthening resilience, promoting social cohesion, and empowering vulnerable communities to build sustainable futures.

We are guided by the principles of equity, participation, human rights, accountability, and inclusion. Through strong partnerships with government institutions, UN agencies, NGOs, community structures, and development partners, HLDI delivers evidence-based, locally led, and impactful programs that improve lives and strengthen communities.

Our work focuses on supporting vulnerable populations, including women, children, youth, persons with disabilities, internally displaced persons (IDPs), returnees, and marginalized households. We implement integrated interventions across health, education, WASH, livelihoods, protection, climate resilience, peacebuilding, and emergency response sectors.

With a strong commitment to professionalism, transparency, and accountability, HLDI continues to build sustainable solutions that create lasting positive change for communities across Somalia and the wider region.

Our Mission and Vision

Our Mission
Our Vision

To empower communities through participatory, sustainable, and rights-based initiatives that improve health, education, protection, resilience, and inclusive socio-economic opportunities for all, with particular focus on women, children, youth, and persons with disabilities.

A just, peaceful, and inclusive society where all people — especially vulnerable women, children, youth, and marginalized groups — can realize their rights and live with dignity, safety, and opportunity.

Our Core Values

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Integrity and Transparency

We uphold the highest ethical and professional standards while ensuring openness, honesty, and responsible stewardship of resources.

Integrity and Transparency

We uphold the highest ethical and professional standards while ensuring openness, honesty, and responsible stewardship of resources.

Respect for Human Dignity

We treat every individual with compassion, fairness, and respect, recognizing the inherent worth and rights of all people.

Respect for Human Dignity

We treat every individual with compassion, fairness, and respect, recognizing the inherent worth and rights of all people.

Accountability

We remain accountable to communities, partners, and donors by delivering quality programs and using resources efficiently and transparently.

Accountability

We remain accountable to communities, partners, and donors by delivering quality programs and using resources efficiently and transparently.

Equity and InclusionSystem

We promote equal access to opportunities and services while addressing barriers faced by marginalized and vulnerable groups.

Equity and Inclusion

We promote equal access to opportunities and services while addressing barriers faced by marginalized and vulnerable groups.

Our Professional Team

Abdikarim Abdulle Ibrahim

Abdikarim Abdulle Ibrahim

Executive Director
Ubah Abdukadir Hussein

Ubah Abdukadir Hussein

Protection and Safeguarding
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Head of Program
Mohamed Abdullahi Nadif

Mohamed Abdullahi Nadif

Procuirment and Logistic Officer
Dr Shafici Sheikh Abdi

Dr Shafici Sheikh Abdi

Health Program Manager
Ruqiya Ahmed Ido

Ruqiya Ahmed Ido

Meal Officer
Haret Hussein Omar

Haret Hussein Omar

Operation Manager