Our Journey

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Al Nasr Relief Agency  has been working with vulnerable communities since 1996 and was officially registered as a UK charity in 2017.

Registered locally in Badhan, Somalia, ANRA was founded by Somali diaspora women in the UK to improve the lives of disadvantaged communities across the Horn of Africa. Initially focused on restoring education following the 1988 civil conflict, ANRA now delivers humanitarian and community programmes across both the Horn of Africa and the UK.

Our Work

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ANRA delivers community-led programmes that respond to local needs and strengthen resilience across the Horn of Africa and the UK. Our work focuses on:

  • Education

  • Health

  • Water, Climate & Environment

  • Infrastructure & Community Development

  • Faith & Community

  • Humanitarian Relief

The Charity’s Key Objectives

Every donation writes a story of resilience. Our work speaks through numbers that’s represent lives touched, communities rebuilt and futures restored. From remote villages to urban centres, we’ve created ripples of hope that continue to grow.


1

prevent and relieve.

To prevent and relieve poverty in the UK and Somalia through support for education, healthcare, and community well-being.



2

preserve and protect .

To preserve and protect good health by providing access to healthcare resources, services and information.



3

provide relief and support .

To provide relief and support to people in the Horn of Africa affected by conflict and natural disasters through the provision of medical aid, infrastructure, shelter, and food.


“I am grateful to Al Nasr Relief Agency for supporting my education. Today, it is a privilege to work alongside ANRA, contributing to humanitarian assistance across the Sanaag Region of Somalia.”

Mohamed Said Farah
Former Al Furqaan School Student


Our Ethos

Man and children filling water containers in a dry, outdoor area with a water pump, a metal container, and a clear blue sky.

ANRA is guided by compassion, integrity, transparency, collaboration, empowerment and sustainability. We are committed to supporting communities with dignity while creating lasting and positive change.

Governance

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ANRA is governed by a Board of Trustees in the UK who are actively involved in operational leadership, coordination and day-to-day management of projects across both the UK and Badhan, Somalia.

Final decisions on projects, priorities and approvals are made by the Senior Management Team, who are also the founders of the charity, based in both the UK and Badhan.

Together, the Trustees and Senior Management Teams work closely to ensure effective delivery, strong coordination and accountability across all programmes. ANRA is also supported by members, who are kept informed through regular updates on progress and achievements.

Accountability & Transparency

Five men standing in front of a banner at an outdoor site, with a yellow and blue building in the background. The banner indicates a relief project for drought victims in Somalia, organized by Al Nasr Relief Agency - UK.

ANRA began as a membership-based organisation supported by monthly contributions from members. Today, it continues to uphold transparency through an Annual Members’ Meeting, where updates on projects, achievements and future plans are shared openly.

Through strong governance and community partnership, ANRA remains committed to delivering impactful and sustainable programmes across the Horn of Africa and the UK.