CoDHNet directly works with beneficiaries and currently implements projects in Somalia under six core programs guided by our three strategic goals: Providing Humanitarian Response, Building Bridge Resilience, and Promoting Peace and Security.

CoDHNet’s work is hinged on five key areas: Sustainable Livelihoods Development; WASH; Education; Peace, Conflict Management & Governance; and Disaster Risk Reduction & Climate Change Adaptation. The key strategies of CoDHNet is to empower people to help themselves and advocate for the services they are entitled to achieve human rights, sustainable humanitarian services and equitable socio-economic development that promote peace and justice.

CoDHNet Goals:

CoDHNet currently implements projects across the Kenya and Somalia under six core programs guided by our three strategic goals:. 

CoDHNet directly works with beneficiaries and currently implements projects in Kenya and Somalia under six core programs guided by our three strategic goals: Providing Humanitarian Response, Building Bridge Resilience, and Promoting Peace and Security.

Research and Advocacy

Our research and advocacy programs aim to influence policies and raise awareness about critical issues affecting vulnerable communities. We conduct research to better understand the needs of the populations we serve and advocate for their rights at national and international levelss

Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), Disaster Management and Emergency Response

CoDHNet is proactive in disaster risk reduction, helping communities prepare for and respond to natural disasters. Our work includes disaster preparedness training, emergency relief distribution, and rebuilding efforts

Thematic Areas

During the next five years 2025 -2030, CoDHNet focuses on four broad strategic thematic areas, whose choice has been informed by its past experience in working with the communities, where these four areas have been found to be among the most critical, and where the greatest impact can be made

Education Empowerment

We are dedicated to improving access to quality education, particularly in crisis-affected areas. Our education initiatives focus on training teachers, providing learning materials, and ensuring that marginalized children, including those with disabilities, have equal access to education

Health and Nutrition

CoDHNet works to improve healthcare access and address malnutrition, particularly in vulnerable and underserved populations. We provide mobile health services, nutritional support, and health education to at-risk communities

Food Security and Livelihood (FSL)

Our FSL programs aim to enhance food security, improve agricultural practices, and promote sustainable livelihoods for vulnerable communities. We support households through training, resource distribution, and cash-for-work initiatives

Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)

Our WASH programs focus on providing access to clean water, improving sanitation facilities, and promoting hygiene education to prevent disease outbreaks

Governance, Peace and Security (GPS)

We support peacebuilding initiatives, promote good governance, and foster community resilience. Our GPS programs focus on reducing conflict, promoting gender equality, and supporting local governance systems

Cross Cutting Issues

CoDHNet understands the value of advocacy, gender, PWDs and social inclusion as well capacity development in achieving the vision of the organization. As such, the organization ensures that all programs benefit from these crosscutting implementation strategies as well as taking a human rights-based approach.

Our Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

CoDHNet, in its selection of thematic areas, has also taken into consideration the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) No 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 13, 16 and 17, and contributes directly to the following, through the various interventions