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Biyo Hope Foundation — Water Changes LivesBiyo Hope
Foundation

About us

A foundation built around a single, essential need.

Our purpose

Every Drop of Water Brings Hope.

We believe every human being deserves access to clean, safe water and the opportunity to live with dignity. Through compassion, community partnerships, and responsible action, Biyo Hope Foundation works to turn this basic human need into a reality for underserved communities.

Together, we can bring hope where it is needed most.

Mission

Biyo Hope Foundation is committed to improving lives by providing access to clean and safe drinking water, essential resources, food, clothing, and hygiene supplies to individuals and families in need.

Vision

We begin by serving our local communities in New York State, with a long-term vision of extending our impact to underserved communities across Africa.

Geographic focus

Rooted in Buffalo. A vision for water across Africa.

Biyo Hope Foundation is based in Buffalo, in Upstate New York — built on the belief that giving back begins at home. Our vision is to work on water issues across Africa — in every country where safe water is out of reach. Future expansion will be guided by community needs, trusted partnerships, and available resources.

Core values

Compassion
Dignity
Integrity
Transparency
Community partnership
Accountability
Hope

Background

Biyo Hope Foundation was established in 2026 by Halima Mohamed. Its name joins two ideas: biyo, the Somali word for water, and hope — the possibility of healthier, safer futures.

We are a founder-led humanitarian nonprofit rooted in lived experience, committed to practical community needs, responsible humanitarian work, and meaningful partnerships.

Governance

Biyo Hope Foundation is a New York nonprofit corporation. Information about our board and leadership will be published here once confirmed.

Board members and leadership profiles are pending and intentionally not listed.