Health Education Relief Development Service
Health Education Relief Development Service aims to enhance health and Education
Mission Statement
The mission of H.E.R.D.S. is to uplift and advance the healthcare and education access, services of the underserved communities, especially of those of horn of Africa, to a level of good access and good service.
H.E.R.D.S Objectives
Establish a base for H.E.R.D.S. in the country, especially in the area we will be working, that would represent the organization and monitor its activities.
Recruit volunteers in the areas and communities we work (including here in the U.S.) that would contribute to the work and objectives of
H.E.R.D.S.
The work, initiatives, and progress of the projects will be continuously monitored and evaluated by internal reports, meetings, and different methods of information dissemination.
Why Have We Established H.E.R.D.S. (Health Education Relief Development Service)
Three Reasons:
There is a pressing need that requires immediate attention.
The community has kept asking for help.
And lastly, we want to give back.
Background:
Yuub is a town in Southeast Ethiopia with 30,000 residents that did not have healthcare and schools for a long time. This situation is not unique to Yuub; many towns and settlements in the rural areas of the country lack these services, although some are in a slightly better state due to various circumstances.
It was only a few years ago that Yuub got a school—donated by an individual originally from the town. Later, the government built the health center. However, both the school and the health center lack the proper resources to function properly. They do not meet the pressing needs of the local population, and thus, the cry for help remains.
Our Response:
Some individuals in the U.S. who have families & ancestral ties to the area have decided to organize & act. The result was the establishment of H.E.R.D.S.
H.E.R.D.S. was established in September 2024. There are currently no organizations (local or international) operating in the area. H.E.R.D.S. is working to fill this gap by:
Helping to create a healthcare system that improves the quality of life for the communities in the region.
Supporting the school so that it can give its students a fair chance at achieving a livelihood of independence and fostering future growth among the youth.
Call to Action:
We invite everybody to collaborate and partner with us to give the community the healthcare and education it needs.
Key Programs
Expanding Health Facilities
H.E.R.D.S. is committed to establishing quality healthcare by expanding the health center in Yuub and creating essential departments.
Building Capacity in Health and Education
Training and educating local staff. Establishing work guidelines for better performance.
Empowering the Youth
Advocating for quality education and dedication as paths to success. Discouraging dangerous migration routes (Tahrib) to Europe, the Gulf States, and beyond.