Thematic area 01
Climate Mitigation and Adaptation
CeRID works with communities to restore ecosystems, manage water and land sustainably, and adopt climate-resilient practices that protect lives and livelihoods.
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Locally led. Evidence informed.
Stronger communities, Lasting change.
CeRID works alongside communities across Somalia to deliver life-saving support and build resilient, self-reliant futures.
Reported programme results
4.5MPeople reached across CeRID programmes
$12MInvested across CeRID programmes
50%+Of the people reached are female
Cumulative organisational figures supplied by CeRID. The programme investment breakdown is provided on the Impact page.
About CeRID
Local leadership. Proven results.
Since 2005, CeRID has combined local knowledge, rigorous research, and practical programmes to respond to urgent needs and create lasting opportunity across Somalia.
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What we do
Five inter-connected thematic areas.
Our work connects immediate humanitarian priorities with education, livelihoods, climate resilience, and evidence-led solutions.
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Thematic area 02
Alleviating Human Suffering
CeRID responds to urgent needs while helping women and crisis-affected communities strengthen their rights, skills, incomes, and long-term self-reliance.
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Thematic area 03
Education and Skill Development
CeRID expands access to foundational education, vocational skills, practical experience, and lifelong learning so children and young people can shape more secure futures.
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Results with a record behind them.
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- People reached across CeRID programmes
- $12M
- Invested across CeRID programmes
- 50%+
- Of the people reached are female
Our work in action
Current and completed projects.
Long-term programmes combining local knowledge, practical support, and accountable partnerships.
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CeRID project
OngoingImproving Access to Diverse Foods and Economic Well-Being
Supporting vulnerable farmers, displaced women, and pastoral households in Dollow through agroecology, farm inputs, irrigation and rangeland rehabilitation, vocational skills, savings groups, and gender-inclusive household resilience.
2025–2028Dollow District, Gedo Region, Jubbaland State, Somalia
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OngoingBuilding Resilience and Sustainable Livelihoods for Vulnerable Women in Luuq
Supporting vulnerable internally displaced and host-community women with climate-smart farming, solar irrigation, livestock, small businesses, savings groups, and community-led environmental action.
2023–2027Luuq District, Gedo Region, Somalia
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CompletedCross-Border Community Resilience Project
A completed CeRID project strengthening livelihoods, youth and women’s employment, peacebuilding, leadership, climate-sensitive agriculture, and equitable natural resource management across Beled Hawa, Dollow, and the Mandera Triangle.
2023–2024Beled Hawa, Somalia · Dollow, Somalia · Mandera Triangle cross-border communities
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Our partners and donors
Trusted partnerships help us reach more communities and build sustainable change.
Where we work
Close to the communities we serve.
Our offices connect national leadership with local knowledge, partnerships, and programme delivery across Somalia.
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