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Delivering holistic relief and sustainable development across Ethiopia.

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Resilience

Holistic Relief Organization (HRO)

Holistic Relief Organization (HRO) is a civil society organization established on May 17, 2024, under ACSO proclamation 1113/2019, with registration number 7264. HRO is mandated to operate in various regions of the country, focusing on humanitarian aid, development initiatives, and human rights advocacy. Holistic Relief Organization (HRO) is a humanitarian and development organization operating across Ethiopia. We are committed to delivering holistic relief that not only provides immediate aid but also empowers communities to achieve self-reliance.[popup_anything id=”2822″]

Governance and Expertise

Photo captured during the HRO Board Meeting at Sarem International Hotel, Addis Ababa, on February 22, 2025.

Board-Led Organization:
Holistic Relief Organization (HRO) is a board-led civil society organization, where the higher executive decisions are made by the board.

Board Composition:
The board consists of five members (three males and two females), who provide strategic leadership and oversight.

Quarterly Board Meetings:
Board meetings are held quarterly to review progress, assess key organizational matters, and make necessary decisions.

Reviewed the organization’s annual performance

Assessed and revised operational manuals

Endorsed decisions to enhance governance and effectiveness

About Us
Holistic Relief Organization (HRO) is a civil society organization registered in Ethiopia (Reg. No. 7264), working across humanitarian, development, and human rights sectors.

We are committed to lasting impact

We are committed to empowering vulnerable communities with holistic solutions that foster recovery, resilience, and long-term self-reliance.

News

A Strategic Partnership to Strengthen Refugee Protection and Community Empowerment in Ethiopia

Holistic Relief Organization (HRO) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Tomorrow is Better Organization (TiB) to strengthen collaboration in supporting refugees and vulnerable communities in Addis Ababa and beyond.

The partnership brings together HRO’s institutional expertise and TiB’s refugee-led, community-driven approach to deliver coordinated, needs-based interventions. The two-year agreement focuses on joint programming, improved access to essential services, capacity strengthening, and shared accountability mechanisms.

🌟 Partnership Objectives
🔹 1. Implement joint interventions with direct impact
Co-designing and delivering humanitarian and development initiatives that serve refugees and host communities based on priority needs.
🔹 2. Enhance protection and access to essential services
Strengthening joint advocacy, awareness-raising, and pathways to legal and humanitarian services.
🔹 3. Build institutional and community capacities
Improving technical and organizational skills, and strengthening community networks across refugee groups.
🔹 4. Develop joint mechanisms for transparency and accountability
Through shared monitoring and evaluation approaches, coordinated implementation, and regular joint steering committee meetings.
Through this collaboration, HRO and TiB reaffirm their commitment to inclusive, refugee-centered action and sustainable impact for refugees and host communities.

Thematic areas

HRO works in the Food Security and Nutrition sectors to promote sustainable food practices and enhance food availability throughout the year. Our initiatives include promoting food processing and preservation, introducing conditional food assistance to incentivize community infrastructure rehabilitation, and supporting climate-smart agriculture in drought-prone areas.

Health

HRO works in the Food Security and Nutrition sectors to promote sustainable food practices and enhance food availability throughout the.

Food Security

Creating an annual strategic plan for Education in Emergencies (EiE) and development involves several key steps to ensure that the plan is comprehensive, actionable, and aligned with the goals of providing quality education in crisis-affected areas.

Education

Strategic Objectives

Strategic objective

Objective 1: Ensure timely and effective emergency assistance to vulnerable communities during crises.

Objective 2: Strengthen disaster preparedness and response capacities at the community level.

Objective 3: Reduce the impact of disasters on lives, livelihoods, and infrastructure.

Objective 1: Promote sustainable livelihoods and economic empowerment for vulnerable populations.
Objective 2: Improve access to essential services such as healthcare, education, and clean water.
Objective 3: Enhance infrastructure development and resilience to climate change impacts

Objective 1: Protect and promote human rights, including the rights of women, children, and marginalized groups.
Objective 2: Strengthen legal frameworks and institutions to ensure access to justice and accountability.
Objective 3: Raise awareness and advocate for human rights principles and values in communities.