KaHA

KaHA, stylized KaHA, is a fictional international organization dedicated to humanitarian aid, disaster resilience, and cultural heritage preservation. The name KaHA is an English rendering of Knowledge and Heritage Alliance, and the organization positions itself as a bridge between emergency response and local, culturally informed development.

KaHA was founded in 2012 by a diverse coalition of humanitarian workers, researchers, and community organizers who sought to align rapid relief with long-term capacity building. The initial focus was on southern Africa and the Sahel, expanding later to Latin America and Southeast Asia.

KaHA operates rapid response teams, provides microgrants to community projects, catalogs and preserves intangible cultural heritage, and conducts field research on resilience.

Governance includes a board of directors and an executive director, with regional chapters in more than 20 countries. Funding comes from member dues, project grants, and philanthropic partnerships; budget transparency and impact reporting are emphasized.

Notable initiatives include a disaster-preparedness program training tens of thousands; a digital archive of endangered crafts; and cross-cultural exchange programs.