Our History

HAARAN, founded in 2008 by Abdi Noor Matan in Maine, USA, is a disability-focused organization dedicated to creating an inclusive society where persons with disabilities and vulnerable individuals are empowered to lead dignified lives. Initially addressing the challenges of Somali immigrants, HAARAN expanded to the Horn of Africa in 2013, establishing chapters in Kenya and Somalia to tackle issues such as poverty, stigmatization, and isolation.

Rooted in the principle that disability rights are human rights, HAARAN promotes equality and inclusion through a Community-Based Inclusive Development (CBID) approach, aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals to ensure no one is left behind. Today, HAARAN operates in Kenya and Somalia, transforming lives by fostering independence, participation, and resilience for the most marginalized.

About HAARAN

Horn of Africa Aid and Rehabilitation Action Network (HAARAN) is a native, independent, disability -focused organization whose goal is to promote an inclusive society where persons with disabilities and other vulnerable individuals are respected and empowered to develop their potential to lead a quality life.

HAARAN is a registered as non-profit organization in Kenya with NGO board. It is also registered and has 501(c)3 non-profit organization status. Today, HAARAN works in both Kenya and Somalia with both PWDs and abled persons in need of help so as to transform their lives, one at a time, while responding to and building their resilience.

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MEASURING OUR IMPACT

Our work is about individual people. Not statistics. To see more of our global impact dowonlad our most recent Partnership Update

2150+

15

Years of experience

Transformed Lives

”Empowering lives, embracing dignity, and fostering inclusion for a brighter, more equitable future..”

- Abdi Noor Matan