Phone | +251 257 780322 |
Mobile | +251 911 987817 |
Mobile 2 | +251 915 218090 |
Mobile 3 | +251 929 388971 |
Location | Jigjiga, Ethiopia |
Primary Category | Social Enterprises |
KARAMA Charity Foundation is an independent, nongovernmental organization founded by intellectuals living inside and outside Ethiopia, local elders, as well as youth and women groups. These groups of people have always been actively involved in raising the standard of living for the most vulnerable people in the Somali region of Ethiopia in particular, and people of Somali descent in general. They have been providing services to the local community of Ethiopia of their own free will.
To broaden their activities in more professional and result-centered development, these intellectuals established a nongovernmental organization on the 10th of September, 2020. The founders discussed the issue of human suffering in East Africa, more specifically as regards to the Somali region of Ethiopia, and the need of the people of that region in humanitarian relief and educational assistance. They also discussed supporting the communities for sustainable development to prevent the negative impacts of famines, as well as both natural and man-made disasters.
We have obtained a taxpayer registration certificate under the Ethiopian Somali Regional State Revenue Authority, with TIN (Tax Identification Number) 0069069821.
Karama Charity Foundation opened its main office in Jigjiga, Ethiopia, and has branch offices in North Eastern Kenya; Mogadishu, the capital city of Somalia; Kismayu, port city of Somalia (3rd capital of Somalia); and Badhadhe town in the lower Jubba area. Hence, the Foundation works in a vast region in humanitarian relief and educational assistance.
KARAMA'S vision is to realize that its targeted beneficiaries live in prosperity and dignity with education, health, and humanitarian interventions provided for them. Especially, we strive to see the life standard of low-class and unprivileged communities improved in the riverine regions of Ethiopia.
Mission
KARAMA'S mission is to improve, enhance and positively transform the social and economic structures of the riverine area (small-scale farmers) by eliminating poverty and violence of the target communities through:
KARAMA's work is guided by the following core values:
KARAMA'S operations are designed to meet the needs of the affected people of all categories, the marginalized and the oppressed.
KARAMA supports initiatives from beneficiaries to promote their lives.
These include:
Our funds are entirely donated by well-wishers within the local community and the diaspora. These contributions are just but a fraction of what is needed most of the time. We do our works with encouragement to each other to let the sides/the existing problems down.
KARAMA pursues the following strategies and approaches to realize the execution of its objectives and to reach its long term vision:
KARAMA's main office is in Jigjiga but the organization's activities cover the whole of Ethiopia, especially the Somali regional State. It has focal representatives in the regions' main towns, i.e., Dollo Zone, Sitti Zone, Korahe Zone, Fafan Zone, Shabelle Zone, Erer Zone, Nogob Zone, Jarar Zone, Afder Zone, Liben Zone, Dhawa Zone, etc.
KHARMA Charity Foundation has so far implemented several projects as part of its objectives since its inception.
KARAMA'S project will help 50 IDP farming families who moved from the Qolaji refugee camp to the nomad area of Walwal, near Werder, Somali regional state (Woreda 4 in Werder). They depend on help from KARAMA. They have formed an agricultural production cooperative and a local administrative unit (with the consent of the host community), and have donated them 10 hectares of land 100 meters from a well that does not dry out.
The aim is that the IDPs improve their livelihood and security and become independent by learning how to farm in their new environment, as well as make an income from selling harvest. They use greenhouses and fruit trees for shade and drip irrigation, using less water. To minimize the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides, they learn how to make and use compost, animal manure, natural ways to combat pests and diseases, and use natural and recycled materials. They also make a plant nursery. Agricultural experts train them for 7 months and the IDPs later teach others in the area how to farm.
We call upon philanthropists, well-wishers, those who value education and the need for it, local and international humanitarian organizations, to participate with us in the pursuit relieving the pains of human beings and the provision of educational assistance the people in the areas of our work.
Through your support, we support others, build and operate schools, rehabilitate schools, employ teachers, build health centers, and build care centers for orphans and the homeless.
With the help of donors and well-wishers and in coordination with them, we will be able to feed the hungry, care for orphans and widows. With your helping hand, the young get education and the adults get informed, and therefore the dignity of human beings will be safeguarded.
Executive Director
Abdulahi Abdi Mohamed
Qolaji