What We Do
Protection&Safeguarding
Promoting safety, dignity and rights through GBV prevention, child protection and community-based protection.
Sector Overview
Our Approach
HURDO works with communities to prevent gender-based violence, protect children and strengthen local safeguarding systems for women, girls and at-risk groups. The sector promotes safety, dignity and access to appropriate protection information and services.
Our Objective
Main Objective
Promote safety, dignity and rights by preventing and responding to protection risks affecting vulnerable and marginalized populations.
Objectives
Specific Objectives
The results this sector is designed to deliver with crisis-affected communities.
- Strengthen community-based protection mechanisms
- Improve prevention and response to gender-based violence and harmful practices
- Strengthen safeguarding awareness and reporting mechanisms
- Improve access to appropriate protection information and referral services
Intervention
Priority Areas of Intervention
- Gender-Based Violence Prevention & Response
- Child Protection
- Safeguarding
- Protection Monitoring
- Community Protection
- Referral Pathways
- Prevention of Harmful Practices
- Rights Awareness
- Feedback & Complaint Mechanisms
How We Work
How We Work
A clear locally led path from first conversation to community ownership.
- Community Engagement
Work with communities to identify local priorities and risks.
- Needs Assessment
Gather enough information to design a context-appropriate response.
- Participatory Planning
Shape plans with communities and local partners.
- Implementation
Deliver activities through local teams and community mechanisms.
- Monitoring & Learning
Track progress and use learning to improve quality.
- Local Ownership
Strengthen sustainability through community leadership.
Stories
Stories & Updates
Latest news, activities and community stories related to this program area.
ProtectionEmpowering Women to Lead Change: HURDO Somalia Successfully Concludes Women’s Rights & Protection Training
HURDO Somalia is proud to announce the successful completion of a Women’s Rights & Protection Training conducted under the Stronger Together Project , bringing together 25 women leaders, community representatives, and change-makers committ…
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Protection16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence 2025
Today, HURDO Somalia proudly launched the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. They are joining millions around the world in the fight to end all forms of violence against women and girls. Under this year’s powerful global th…
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ProtectionCommunity Protection and Peace Advocacy for Displaced Women
HURDO Somalia held a two-day refresher training for Community Protection Committees (CPCs) in Hodan District with support from BMZ through our partner action medeor e.V. The training brought together community elders, women and youth leade…
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