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KHAI field team working with a community in Karenni State
2015Serving Karenni
since
About KHAI

Founded by the community we serve

KHAI delivers humanitarian assistance and sustainable development programs to local communities and internally displaced people in Karenni.

Our Story

Born from urgent need, built for lasting change

KHAI was founded by members of the Karenni community who saw firsthand the gaps in humanitarian response for internally displaced people. What began as small-scale emergency relief has grown into a multi-sector organization delivering health, education, shelter, and livelihoods programs across the region — always led by and accountable to the communities we serve.

  • Trustworthy
  • Compassionate
  • Professional
  • Community-driven
  • Transparent
  • Hopeful
KHAI founding team meeting with community members in Karenni

Vision

Transform fragile communities into self-reliant societies.

Mission

Enable local communities and internally displaced people in Karenni through humanitarian assistance and sustainable development.

What We Stand For

Our core values

These principles guide every program, partnership, and decision we make.

  • Compassion

    We treat every person we serve with dignity, empathy, and respect.

  • Trust

    We build lasting relationships through honesty and accountability.

  • Transparency

    We are open about how resources are used and decisions are made.

  • Self-reliance

    We design programs that build lasting capacity, not dependency.

Our Journey

Growing impact, year after year

2015

Founded

Years of continuous service in Karenni State.

42,000+

People Reached

Across health, education, and shelter programs.

18

Active Programs

Running across communities in the region.

30+

Local Staff

Community members leading the work on the ground.

Organizational Structure

How KHAI is organized

From governance to field delivery — the people and teams behind our work.

33

Full-time Staff

Male: 19 | Female: 14

4

Volunteers

Male: 4

37

Total

Staff & Volunteers

  • Board of Directors
    • Executive Director
      • Deputy Executive Director
      • Program Manager

Supporting teams

  • Technical Support TeamCoordinates with the Board and Executive Director
  • Project and Finance ManagersCoordinates with the Project Coordinator

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