Action for Social and Economic Progress (ASEP)
Overview
Action for Social and Economic Progress (ASEP) is a Somali NGO active in Somalia for over 25 years. Since its establishment in 1995, ASEP has implemented numerous projects in the humanitarian and development core sectors and has gained significant knowledge and technical expertise in multiple sectors such as Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Livelihoods, Education, Protection, Peace and Governance, Emergency Response; and Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Reduction.
ASEP currently operates in the districts of Belet-Xaawo, Dolow, Luuq, Elwak, Bardeere and Garbaharey of the Gedo region, Somalia. It also has an operational reach to other parts of Gedo as well as Bay, Bakool and Jubba regions.
ASEP works in the following areas:
Rural Arid Areas
Riverine Communities,
Urban and Peri-Urban Areas
Schools
Our Misson
To facilitate WASH, Livelihoods improvement and strengthen resilience amongst agro-pastoralists, pastoralists, riverine communities, urban poor, internally displaced people and their host communities living in and around Jubbaland State of Somalia and South West Somalia.
Our Vision
To be a leading relief and development organization partnering with a prosperous Gedo community that is peaceful, self-reliant, and responsibly harnessing its natural resources for its development.
Our Values
Honesty and integrity in all our actions, professionalism in approaches, trustworthiness in our dealings, justice and equity for all, and solidarity with the communities we serve .
Our Culture
Transparency and accountability; effectiveness and efficiency in service delivery, participation and constructive engagement; and relevant and quality programming.