About us
The initiative began with concerned professionals gathering at a panel discussion, alarmed by Somalia's absence in the international One Health Consortium dialogue concerning animal, human, plant, and environmental health. The New Partnership for Universities in Somalia convened a workshop to foster dialogue among African civil society organizations, aiming to collaborate effectively in shaping discussions post-2024 on the One Health Consortium. This journey marked the formation of the Somalia Universities and Civil Societies, aiming to unify Somalia's civil society voice.
Vision
The One Health Consortium aims to protect everyone by integrating, creating strategic networks of partnerships, and connecting environmental health, animal health, plant health, and ecosystem health to mitigate threats and promote sustainable development, equity, and ecosystem health for all.
Mission
OHC's Mission is to create and advocate for development initiatives that prioritize the needs of impoverished communities and uphold principles of fairness for Somalia in global One Health discussions, actions, and associated activities to promote a paradigm shift in health approaches.
Our Values
These five core values embody our culture, spirit, and dedication to doing what’s right. They keep us aligned and help us make decisions about everything from the fellows we serve to the One Health Consortium:
We believe in the prudent management of One Health Consortium to ensure their continued effective service for both present and future generations.
Prudent use
Equitable use
All individuals have a right to fair access to the benefits and values offered by our One Health Consortium for natural resources based on climate change, Environment, Animals, Plants, and Humans. The utilization of natural resources must be conducted in a way that maximizes these benefits and values for present and future generations.
Unity of purpose
We have gathered here out of our collective concern for the status of our One Health Consortium, aiming to uphold the principles of Human Health, Animal Health, and Environmental Health to ensure the health of their respective ecosystems.
Courage and Determination
We have gathered here out of our collective concern for the status of our One Health Consortium, aiming to uphold the principles of Human Health, Animal Health, and Environmental Health to ensure the health of their respective ecosystems.
Professionalism
We fulfill our responsibilities diligently, following to nationally and internationally recognized ethical and professional standards within the One Health Consortium Approach
