Relief Winds

About the Company

Relief Winds is a non-governmental humanitarian organisation headquartered in Mogadishu, Somalia, with additional field offices in the Jubaland, Southwest and Hirshabelle federal member states.

Founded in March 2011, to address the droughts and the worrying humanitarian tragedy gripping the country by then, to provide opportunity to empower women and children economically and socially through sustainable livelihood models, fostering resilient and self-reliant communities.

Since 2017, Relief Winds has expanded its operations in southern Somalia including hard-to-reach areas responding to emergencies and challenges arising from drought, conflict, and food insecurity, necessitating large-scale assistance
Relief Winds envisions a society where all individuals, including the poor, marginalised, and disadvantaged, have equal opportunities and resources to realise their potential and achieve self-reliance with dignity and equity.

Its mission focuses on improving the living conditions of vulnerable communities in both rural and urban areas by enhancing access to sustainable livelihood development programmes that uphold human dignity and enable participation in mainstream society. key thematic sectors of focus, including education, food security & livelihoods, protection, emergency response & preparedness, health & nutrition, water sanitation and hygiene promotion.