Empowering Communities, Building Resilience, Enriching Lives

Aid & Development HANDs is a non-profit humanitarian organization dedicated to supporting communities affected by conflict, disasters, and poverty since 2012.

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Hands That

Build Lives

Established in 2012 and registered with the Humanitarian Aid Commission (HAC No. 3484), HANDs is a leading humanitarian organization committed to saving lives, empowering communities, and promoting sustainable development in Sudan.

Four core values drive HANDs:

Integrity:
HANDs uphold transparency and accountability in all operations, ensure ethical resource management, and communicate clearly with donors, stakeholders, and
Inclusivity:
Committed to equitable access, HANDs provide aid to all, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or political background, and fosters diverse perspectives for more effective solutions.
Innovation:
HANDs embrace adaptive approaches to address rapidly changing crises, utilizing technology and data-driven methods to ensure impactful interventions.

Respect for Human Dignity:
Every HANDs project is centered on restoring hope and empowering individuals, prioritizing their dignity and rights in all humanitarian efforts.

CORE VALUES

Our work is guided by five core values

Our values reflect who we are and what we stand for — humanity, integrity, and a lasting commitment to those we serve.

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Humanity: Human suffering must be addressed wherever it is found.

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Accountability: HANDs committed to upholding accountability to our populations

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Neutrality: HANDs will not take sides in hostilities or engage in controversies

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Development: HANDs humanitarian-development interventions are an integrated approach

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Sustainability: HANDs humanitarian sustainability interventions provide guidance for the HANDs

PROGRAMS

What We Do

We work in crisis-affected communities to provide urgent humanitarian support while building long-term resilience through health, education, protection, and livelihood programs.

Emergency Response

Providing urgent relief such as food, shelter, and protection to crisis-affected populations.

Health & Nutrition

Delivering essential healthcare and nutrition services to women, children, and vulnerable groups.

Education

Ensuring access to safe, inclusive learning environments for children and youth in need.

Women & Child Empowerment

Supporting women’s economic independence and protecting children through safe spaces and psychosocial support.

Protection (CP, GP, GBV, MA)

Safeguarding lives, dignity, and rights through specialized protection interventions.

WASH

Improving access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene to prevent disease and enhance community well-being.

Food Security & Livelihood

Helping families achieve stability through food assistance and income-generating opportunities.

Peacebuilding & Governance

Strengthening social cohesion and promoting inclusive governance for sustainable development.

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LOCATIONS

Where We Work

We operate across major trade hubs in the Middle East and Europe, ensuring fast and reliable access to global markets.

PARTNERS

Partnerships for Change

At Aid & Development HANDs, we recognize that collaboration is vital to maximizing our impact. We are proud to work alongside esteemed international organizations, governments, and humanitarian agencies. Together, we create more robust, coordinated responses to crises and drive sustainable development where needed most. Our partners include: