About Us
African Point for Human Rights and Development
About us
who We Are
We create awareness / sessions on human rights and facilitate its translation to development partners and local government
We engage community – dialogue regarding human rights and advocates on rights to protection
We conduct research based – projects regarding human rights and development
what We Do
At Human Rights Human Africa (HRHA), we focus on creating real, measurable impact in the lives of vulnerable communities. Our programs are designed to promote protection and development. We work closely with refugee and host communities to ensure they have access to safety, knowledge, resources, and opportunities that help them build a better future. Every initiative we run is built on compassion, participation, and long-term sustainability.
Our Focus Areas
At Human Rights Human Africa, our work is centered around key focus areas that address the urgent needs of women, children, and marginalized communities. From protection services and emergency support to skill-building , each program is designed to build resilience, promote equality, and foster sustainable growth. Our team collaborates with local partners, community leaders, and volunteers to ensure that every intervention leaves a lasting impact.
Theory of Change
The policy on gender equality& transformation for and inclusive growth encourages access to finance and decision-making power
BARRIERS
Harmful social norms: (decision making are for only men, women to work / for household income Legal gaps: (restrict women’s property rights i.e. land tenure, limited account ownership, less access to education, economic opportunities and control over resources) Gender Based Violence: (physical and sexual violence, silencing (fear and insecurity) etc..
INTERVENTION
EMAP to address domestic roles for women that limit their involvement in public life, business and decision-making Encourage women to access financial services, assets and land Capacity strengthen to integrate gender into planning and budget from the household level
OUTPUT
Conducted 108 sessions on gender equity and transformation for inclusive growth and decision making 36 CGTC established and trained on gender equity and human rights and 36 women groups established and supported on SMES
OUTCOME
-Through EMAP, behavior change for men towards domestic violence has reduce. -Increased knowledge on gender equality and human rights -Improved lives through Poverty eradication and business creation.
GOAL
-108 EMAP (refugees and host communities 70% to refugees and 30% host communities and 600 women access applicable SMES skills to manage and own business by 2029.
IMPACT
A social transformative action towards gender equity, human rights and decision making that leads into protection and professional