Our Mission & Vision
Mercy Health Initiative seeks to address health issues affecting the communities of Somalia through emergency programming in health, water and sanitation, nutrition, protection, livelihood, outreach programs and training.
Our vision is to achieve self-sufficiency for communities in Somalia through public health services, basic education, poverty reduction, and creating a cohesive and peaceful society capable of deciding their own future.
Credibility
We provide services that are the result of credible processes that are easily verifiable.
Equality
We base our interventions on the scale and levels of need, not on identity or characteristics.
Respect
All our interactions are characterized by mutual respect for ourselves and our clients.
Dignity
We hold every person to be worthy of esteem and respect in all our dealings.
Our Impact
Since 2015, we've been making a significant difference in the health and wellbeing of communities across Somalia, operating from our headquarters in Kismayo.
Somali individuals who received direct healthcare services
Relief, rehabilitation, and development projects since 2015
Operational districts in Lower Juba: Kismayo, Afmadow, Dobley, and Badhaadhe
Dedicated permanent and contractual staff implementing our programs
Our Programs
Mercy Health Initiative operates a range of programs designed to address both immediate health needs and long-term healthcare sustainability in Somalia.
Voices from Somalia
Hear from the communities and partners we work with about the impact of our programs across Somalia.
"The medical training program by Mercy Health Initiative has transformed our community clinic in Mogadishu. We can now provide better care to our patients."
Dr. Amina Hassan
Community Clinic Director, Mogadishu
"When the floods hit our village near Kismayo, MHI was the first organization to arrive with medical aid. They saved many lives, including my daughter's."
Abdi Mohamed
Community Member, Lower Juba
"Partnering with Mercy Health Initiative has allowed us to extend our impact to remote areas in Somalia that desperately need medical care."
Fatima Ahmed
Program Director, Somali Health Association
Get Involved
There are many ways you can support our mission to provide healthcare to vulnerable communities in Somalia.