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About Us

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Working

Innovatively empowering the pastoralist communities

About us

Agency for Relief and Development

Agency for Relief and Development (ARD) is a local NGO based in Somalia with the aim of improving the lives and livelihoods of the most vulnerable and marginalized groups in drought-prone areas of Somalia. The organization provides development and humanitarian aid across various regions in Puntland, with a focus on supporting pastoral and agro-pastoral communities to become self-reliant and develop sustainable solutions. ARD employs a participatory approach to empower communities to manage their resources and develop coping strategies to resist future shocks through Community Driven Emergency and Development projects (CDDP). The organization partners with various funding agencies and implements multi-sectoral interventions in areas such as WASH, early recovery, food security, education, and protection. ARD also ensures that its humanitarian assistance is gender-responsive and protects the rights and dignity of women and children. The organization envisions a society where everyone has the right to survival, protection, development, and participation.

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Beneficiaries

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Volunteers

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Partners

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Awards & Accolades

Target Groups

Aimed beneficiaries of our assistance programs

Somalia's pastoralist communities rely on livestock production, but are vulnerable to drought, floods, and conflict over resources. ARD's community-driven approach involves beneficiaries in decision making and prioritization, and focuses on innovative solutions for their daily challenges. The beneficiaries include:

  • Pastoralist communities
  • Women & youth
  • Ophans & people living with disabilities
  • Schools
  • Health centres
  • Farmers' groups

Innovatively & Sustainably

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Motto

Empowering communities, creating sustainable solutions - ARD, for a brighter and more resilient Somalia.

Mission

To enhance self-reliance, and prosperity among Pastoralist communities in Somalia, through promotion of better livelihood systems, socio-economic development and community empowerment

Vision

ARD envisions Pastoralists and poor communities in Somalia having secured livelihoods, high quality life and sustainably managing their natural resources.

Testimonials.

What our beneficiaries say.