- Integrity — We seek integrity and morality in every dimension of our lives, public and private
- Humility — Promotion of others not our members or the network itself.
- Generosity — We are not a funding organization but we are a generous people. Our members give their skills, share their daily bread, and invest their very lives for the sake of continued progress in the Horn.
- Equality — We commit to never discriminate based on gender, disability, nationality, clan/tribe, citizenship, faith, or socio-economic level.
- Respect — We prioritize respect at all times toward culture, language, and faith including elected and religious authorities.
- Relational innovation — Members that live in the community stay the longest and have the biggest impact.
- Language and Culture — Longterm rewards require deep and mutual investment in language and culture
- Security — Our members look to our partners to wisely navigate the unique security concerns of the modern Horn of Africa
- Longevity and consistency — We carefully select members that will persevere and thrive.
- Positivity and hope — Despite past heartache and tragedy, we choose to see progress and potential
Horn Partnership Network is a new network as of 2022 but many of our members have been working in the Horn for over a decade. And some of our partner institutions have been serving the people of the Horn their whole lives. While this structure is new, the people and relationships within the network are well-established. We are here for the long-term. Contact us to hear more.
Where do our members come from?
We consider members from all over the world as long as they have the skills and credentials to provide significant value to the people of the Horn and are service-oriented with their skills and professions. Currently we have members from or with experience in North and South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.
Where does your funding come from?
While we are not a funding organization; we also do not wish to be a financial burden on our partner institutions. For this reason our members are asked to secure their own funding sources through grants and donors. Funding sources and methods vary greatly across our members and the countries they represent.
What about security?
Our members have found the Horn to be very safe and peaceful. Like anywhere else in the world, there are security concerns at times. We lean heavily on our partners to help us take appropriate precautions. We follow the recommendations given to us by local authorities. HPN members believe that integration into our institutions and neighborhoods is the best way to experience peace and safety in the Horn of Africa.
Are we a religious organization?
Horn Partnership Network is not a religious organization. Our partners are all Muslim owned institutions and our members predominately come from Christian backgrounds. In that sense, we are an interfaith network, making connections and building bridges for the sake of innovation and mutual benefit. Given our setting, we seek to respect the Muslim faith and Muslim religious leaders in our work and lifestyles. This respect includes modesty, morality, speech, and relationships.
Does HPN have a political agenda?
No. We support freedom and independence for all with an emphasis on loyalty to the institutions where we work. We make a sincere effort to avoid politics. We also distance ourselves from our home countries if and when they make policy statements regarding the Horn, choosing instead to align ourselves with our partner institutions. We do not speak to the media except with permission from our local institutions.
How can an institution in the Horn join the network?
We are always exploring new partnerships with organizations that share our values. If you think your organization or institution would benefit from joining our network and hosting our members, then please contact us!
How can someone join as a member?
HPN is an exclusive membership of elite professionals and specialists from around the world that share our values. While local professionals are employed by our partners, the purpose of HPN is to bring members from abroad. We do not facilitate membership of local professionals at this time but local professionals are encouraged to apply directly with our local partners. Foreign professionals who are interested in serving the purpose of progress in the Horn of Africa with minimal compensation are encouraged to contact us.
Why isn't Horn Partnership Network better known?
We are low-profile by design. Our agenda is to highlight and develop the work and public image of our partner institutions, not ourselves or the network itself. Toward that end, even our website directs visitors to our partners and their work. This serves two purposes. First, it is an effort to avoid promoting ourselves and our individual members; and secondly, it helps us align with the safety and security priorities of our partners. We take team to a whole new level.
