INSTITUTE OF DEVELOPMENT & HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE

We Design, Test and scale up innovative ideas for sustainable development

IDHA works with organizations and individuals to build and roll out strategies that guarantee maximum results. We develop, test, and scale innovative development and disaster management strategies that ensure the best value for money.

A Just and poverty-free Sierra Leone.

IDHA is a nonprofit making Research and Development Organization, that works locally to transform lives by making development assistance more effective. IDHA works with organizations and individuals to build and rollout strategies that guarantee maximum results.

We got our start in March 2014 during the peak of the Ebola crisis in Sierra Leone with a desire to bridge the gap in local capacity to respond and deliver adequate response and recovery initiatives. Our philosophy is to develop, test and scale innovative development and Disaster management strategies that ensure best value for money.

We help solve difficult development challenges associated with:

Our Goal

IDHA aims to develop, test, and scale innovative development frameworks that guarantee efficiency, accountability, and long-term community self-sufficiency across Sierra Leone and Liberia. They aim to bridge local capacity gaps so that every investment delivers maximum results and value for money.

Vision Statement

IDHA works towards “a Just and poverty-free communities with the absolute capacity to plan and manage its own development and emergencies.”

Mission Statement

To develop, test, and scale effective innovative strategies for local economic development, disaster preparedness, and emergency response..

10,000+

Entrepreneurs Trained

Equipped 10,000+ Women & Youth

Equipped over 10,000 women and youth with self-sustaining business entrepreneurship skills.

198+

Savings Groups Formed

Established Village VSLAs

Established over 198 Village Savings and Loans Associations (VSLAs) in partnership with the World Food Programme (WFP).

256

Businesses Revived

Disbursed Direct Grants

Disbursed direct financial grants to 256 COVID-19-affected businesses that were forced to close, successfully restarting their operations.

1,201

Certified Technicians

Vocational Skills Graduation

Partnered with Milton Margai Technical University to train and graduate 1,201 youth in critical vocational skills including Solar & Electrical Installation, Automobile Engineering, Construction, and Welding.

3,000

Riders Legalized

Official National ID Cards

Collaborated with the National Civil Registration Authority (NCRA) to secure official National Identity Cards for 3,000 youth commercial bike riders.

5,000+

Riders Financially Literate

Digital Tools & Investment

Trained 5,000+ Youth Bike Riders on Financial literacy and introduced the riders to digital financial tools: The riders were equipped with skills in entrepreneurship and investment, banking and finance.

200

Motorbikes Donated

Revolving Micro-Credit Union

With funding from UNCDF, IDHA donated 200 motorbikes to the Sierra Leone Commercial Motorbike Association to form and capitalize a revolving micro-credit lending union for members, which to date has become a national program.

Our Core Values

Guiding Principles for Impact and Empowerment

RESPECT
We treat the people, donors, partners and staff with respect and sensitivity. We value diversity and draw upon different cultures, ideas, experience and talents
ACCOUNTABILITY
We are accountable to the donors and Communities we work with.
INTEGRITY
We are driven by our commitment to enable poor rural people to overcome poverty. We are honest and act with integrity.
CREATIVITY & INNOVATION
We design, test and scale effective strategies for local economic development.

Monday-Tuesday 07:00 AM - 08:00 PM

Wednesday-Thursday 09:00 AM - 08:00 PM

Friday-Saturday 10:00 AM - 08:00 PM

Sunday Closed

Working Hours

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Testimonials

What The Community Says?

David Rown

Physiotherapist

I recently experienced the service provided, and it exceeded my expectations. The attention to detail and personalized care truly make a difference. I highly recommend it!

Malvika Down

Neurologist

I recently experienced the service provided, and it exceeded my expectations. The attention to detail and personalized care truly make a difference. I highly recommend it!

David Rown

Physiotherapist

I recently experienced the service provided, and it exceeded my expectations. The attention to detail and personalized care truly make a difference. I highly recommend it!

Malvika Down

Neurologist

I recently experienced the service provided, and it exceeded my expectations. The attention to detail and personalized care truly make a difference. I highly recommend it!

We Design, Test and scale up innovative ideas for sustainable development

Welcome to IDHA

A Just and poverty-free Sierra Leone.

Points of Focus

We help solve difficult development challenges associated with:

Humanitarian Assistance

Water, Environment & Climate Change

Governance and Public Administration

Livelihood & Economic Growth

Gender Equality

Education

Our Core Values

Guiding Principles for Impact and Empowerment

RESPECT

ACCOUNTABILITY

INTEGRITY

CREATIVITY & INNOVATION

Working Hours

Medicom gives You full support 24/7

Testimonials

What The Community Says?

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Areas of Focus