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Who We Are

AGENCY FOR RELIEF AND DEVELOPMENT

Founded in Somalia the year 2005, Agency for Relief and Development (ARD) identifies itself as a Somalia Local NGO with the overarching objective of strengthening, developing and promoting the lives and livelihoods of the most vulnerable and marginalized groups in the arid and semi-arid drought prone affected areas of Somalia.

The organization is active in the development and humanitarian aid delivery in the region which started in Laascaanood district, of Sool Region, but quickly scaled-up to encompass diverse other areas of and regions across Puntland

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Effective Solutions

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Sustainable

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Highly Scalable

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Very Innovative

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Our Interventions

Intervention Sectors

Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene

We undertake sustainable initiatives to supply communities with water sources, sanitation and hygiene

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Food Security

We implement sustainable solutions to ensure communities have access to food and emergency reliefs

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Education

We endevour to promote education levels in the region by among others building schools, providing food to students, among others

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Protection

We strive for regional peace through various measures and initiatives and also defend the defenceless

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How You Can Participate in the Noble Cause

  • Financial Donation
  • Volunteer to Work
  • Technical Support
  • Publicity & Goodwill
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Financial & Material Donation

"Give charity without delay, for it stands in the way of calamity." - Prophet Muhammad

Your generous financial support can help ARD provide life-saving assistance to communities in need around the world. Join us in our mission to make a difference today. You can:

  • Make a one-time or monthly/annual financial donations.
  • Donate goods such as clothing, food or medical supplies.
  • Host a fundraiser or charity event.

Donate Your Time

“Volunteering for those in need is an act of worship, a way to serve humanity and earn blessings from Allah.”

Join ARD's mission to serve humanity by volunteering your skills and time. Together, we can bring positive change and make a difference in the world. You can:

  • Participate in community outreach and awareness campaigns.
  • Participate in constructions, emergency response, administrative tasks and record keeping
  • Teach and train beneficiaries of the organization.
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Offer Professional Support

“When we generously donate our professional expertise, we give the gift of hope and empower the needy to succeed.”

Join our cause and donate your skills to create a better future for those in need. Let's make a positive impact together! You can:

  • Share knowledge and skills to train beneficiaries.
  • Offer legal expertise to resolve disputes.
  • Provide technical support for projects. e.g. architectural/engineering designs, medical services etc.

Spread a Word About Us

“By spreading the word, we amplify our impact. Your support in raising awareness helps us reach those in need and inspire change.”

Spread the word and help us make an impact! Donate your PR skills, resouces, connections and time to support our cause for a better world. You can:

  • Share about us on social media
  • Contact or host us on a media outlet
  • Write a blog post about us
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ARD at Work

What most people ask...

Frequently asked questions

ARD's approach emphasizes collaboration with communities to promote self-sufficiency and sustainability.

ARD follows strict monitoring and evaluation procedures and regularly reports to donors and stakeholders.

ARD conducts assessments to identify the needs of affected communities, in coordination with local authorities and partners on the ground. ARD also considers the severity of the crisis, the availability of resources, and the capacity of local organizations to respond to emergencies.

ARD works to build the capacity of local organizations and communities to sustain development activities over the long-term. ARD also conducts needs assessments and engages in community-based planning to ensure that its programs are aligned with the needs and priorities of affected communities.
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