Al-Rahma Charity

Building Resilient Communities

From Miskiin-kalkaal in Hargeisa to a trusted regional humanitarian organization.

Who We Are

A Somali humanitarian organization built on mercy, dignity, and trust.

Al-Rahma Charity Organization serves vulnerable families through emergency relief and sustainable development, with deep roots in the communities it supports.

Founded as Miskiin-kalkaal

Meaning “helping the poor,” this founding identity continues to shape the organization’s purpose.

Our Story

Transforming Lives Since 2010

We combine emergency response with long-term development so communities can recover, rebuild, and become self-sufficient.

Al-Rahma Charity Organization is a registered humanitarian NGO headquartered in Hargeisa, Somaliland. Founded as Miskiin-kalkaal, the organization has grown into a trusted relief and development partner across Somaliland, Puntland, and South Central Somalia.

Our approach combines rapid emergency response with long-term community development in food security, shelter, water and sanitation, healthcare, education, livelihoods, and protection of vulnerable families.

Where We Serve

Working across Somaliland and Somalia with local knowledge.

Our presence across Hargeisa, Somaliland, Muqdisho, Puntland, and South Central Somalia allows teams to understand real needs and respond with practical support.

Hargeisa

Headquarters and field coordination.

Muqdisho

Office support and partner coordination.

Puntland

Regional community outreach.

South Central

Humanitarian response coverage.

Our Mission

To alleviate suffering, restore dignity, and empower vulnerable communities through compassionate humanitarian relief and sustainable development programs.

Our Vision

Self-sufficient Somali communities where every person has access to clean water, food, healthcare, education, shelter, and opportunity.

Our Journey

From local initiative to trusted humanitarian partner

Al-Rahma grew from community service into structured relief and development work across Somali communities.

2010

Founded in Hargeisa as Miskiin-kalkaal, meaning helping the poor.

2015

Expanded humanitarian service across Somaliland, Puntland, and South Central Somalia.

2020

Strengthened major relief partnerships and emergency response capacity.

2023

Reached thousands of families through water, food, qurban, and Ramadan programs.

Today

Continuing transparent, community-led relief and sustainable development programs.

Values

How We Work

Accountability

We operate transparently and report our work responsibly.

Community Led

Local needs and community voices guide our programs.

Rapid Response

We move quickly when families face crisis or displacement.

Sustainability

We design programs that strengthen long-term resilience.