Driving Localization, Strengthening Accountability

The ASAL Humanitarian Network (AHN) is at the forefront of advocacy and accountability, ensuring humanitarian, development, and peacebuilding efforts are locally led and globally supported. Through policy influence, public engagement, and strategic alliances, AHN amplifies ASAL voices, strengthens disaster response systems, and champions innovative funding solutions ensuring faster, more effective, and community-driven humanitarian action.

Building Local Strength for Lasting Impact

AHN is empowering local organizations through a comprehensive capacity-strengthening approach that ensures they are equipped, resourced, and ready to lead. Through self-assessments, strategic partnerships, market-driven capacity-sharing, and dedicated funding, AHN supports local actors in scaling their impact, strengthening resilience, and driving sustainable climate-resilient humanitarian, development, and peacebuilding efforts across the ASAL regions.

Advancing Impact Through Research & Innovation

AHN is driving evidence-based solutions through research, innovation, and learning. By collaborating with think tanks and institutions, AHN is tackling climate-smart energy, conflict dynamics, and sustainable livelihoods. From solar-powered water systems to alternative energy solutions, AHN is leveraging data-driven approaches to enhance resilience and self-reliance in ASAL communities.

Strengthening Climate-Resilient HDP Nexus & Partnerships

AHN works with local governments, communities, NGOs, and the private sector to align interventions with County Development Plans, ensuring effective resource use and evidence-based scalability. Through public-private partnerships, flexible funding mechanisms, and digital coordination, AHN is enhancing sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, and community-led disaster risk reduction (CMDRR).

By prioritizing grassroots leadership, community-defined priorities, and long-term sustainability, AHN is strengthening local governance, resilience, and equitable development in ASAL regions.