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ARAHA

To strive to alleviate the suffering from hunger, illiteracy, diseases, and poverty in the Horn of Africa, as well as help the East African community in Minnesota.

Mission Statement
Review Completed: 10/26/2010
2111 Central Ave NE
Minneapolis, MN 55418
Phone: (612) 781-7646
Fax: (612) 781-7653
Other Names Used American Relief Agency for the Horn of Africa
EIN 41-1989714
Principal Staff Mohamed Idris, Executive Director
Number of Full-Time Equivalents (FTE) 3
Number of Volunteers 20
General Information
Board Chair Mahmoud Gamam
Number of Board Members 10
Board meetings with quorum 2
Average Member Attendance at Board Meetings 6.2
Publicly Available Documents Most Recent 990
Most Recent Audit
Board
Accomplishments
ARAHA's programs increased the well-being of the people of the Horn of Africa by meeting basic humanitarian needs; providing mechanisms for families to earn income and become self-sufficient; and by investing in education to break the cycle of poverty in this region. Locally in MN, ARAHA focused last year on raising awareness about youth violence problem among east African immigrants in Minnesota.
Current Goals
ARAHA aims to research and develop new and creative projects which continue to aid families in becoming self-sufficient while at the same time reduce their dependence on natural resources, fossil fuels, and outmoded processes which lead to inefficiency and poor health. Locally in MN, ARAHA is planning to organize ongoing youth workshop for individual building skills, teaching, and training them in life skills.
Community or Constituency Served
Refugees, displaced persons, East African immigrants in MN, orphans, and others in poverty.
Geographic Area Served
Minnesota & Greater Horn of Africa region
Impact and Programs

3 Year Average Expenses

Program Services: $3,843,241 99.3%
Management: $17,048 .4%
Fundraising: $10,999 .3%

Unrestricted Net Assets

2009 2008 2007
End of Year: $256,584 $187,147 $192,796
Beginning of Year $187,147 $192,796 $129,393
Difference $69,437 ($5,649) $63,403
Unrestricted Net Assets (End of Year), Current 990 $256,584
Based on information provided on 2007 to 2009
Financials

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