- Relief
- Recovery
- Development
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- +252 61 656 5703
- Wajid District, Bakool Region, ARD Compound, Wajid Town, Somalia
African Relief and Development
Trusted relief.
Lasting impact.
From emergency relief to long-term development, delivering compassionate assistance across Somalia and Kenya with integrity and accountability.
Integrity & Transparency
We uphold the highest standards of honesty, ethics, and transparency in all our actions and decisions.
Accountability
We are accountable to the communities we serve, our partners and donors through responsible stewardship of resources and open communication.
Human Dignity
We respect the inherent dignity and rights of all people and strive to promote protection, equality and social inclusion.
Impartiality & Inclusion
We deliver assistance based on need alone, without discrimination, and promote inclusion of all, especially the most vulnerable.
Commitment to Excellence
We are committed to quality, innovation and continuous learning to ensure effective and sustainable impact.
Collaboration
We believe in the power of partnership and teamwork to achieve greater impact and create lasting change in our communities.
ABOUT AFRICAN RELIEF & DEVLOPMENT
Saving Lives. Restoring Dignity.Building Resilient Communities.
Since 2000, we've delivered life-saving humanitarian assistance and sustainable development programmes across Somalia and Kenya. Our commitment to integrity, accountability and community-driven impact guides everything we do.
1.2M+ People Reached
With life-saving assistance and services across Somalia and Kenya
750+ Communities Supported
Across Somalia and Kenya since 2018
380+ Water Points
Constructed or rehabilitated for clean, safe water access
45,000+ Children & Youth
Supported with education and learning resources
ARD's Sectors / Programme Areas
ARD implements integrated programmes that respond to urgent humanitarian needs while addressing the underlying causes of vulnerability. Designed in close collaboration with the communities and partners we work with, our interventions span six core sectors — from life-saving emergency assistance to long-term development that builds lasting resilience.
Every programme we deliver is community-driven, context-specific, and accountable, ensuring that our support creates meaningful, sustainable change for the people we serve.
Our Key Collaborators
Government Authorities
Supporting policy and public service delivery.
We work with national and local government institutions to support policy implementation and service delivery, aligning programmes with national priorities.
UN & INTERNATIONAL ORG
Aligning strategy with global agency expertise.
We partner with UN agencies and international organisations to align strategies and leverage technical expertise, strengthening our humanitarian response quality.
NGOS AND CIVIL SOCIETY
Delivering complementary local relief support.
We collaborate with local, national and international NGOs to implement complementary programmes, avoiding duplication and extending our reach to communities.
COMMUNITY BASED GROUPS
Ensuring local ownership and lasting results.
We work hand-in-hand with communities and grassroots organisations to ensure participation and ownership, helping shape solutions that sustain lasting progress.
Our Donors & Partners
ARD is proud to work alongside leading UN agencies, international NGOs, and humanitarian organisations to deliver life-saving assistance and sustainable development across Somalia and Kenya. These partnerships help us align strategies, share technical expertise, and extend our reach to the communities who need it most.
From global bodies like UNHCR, UNICEF, WFP, and IOM to trusted international organisations such as CARE, Concern Worldwide, Plan International, Save the Children, and Islamic Relief, our collaborations span every stage of our work — from emergency response to long-term recovery. We also partner closely with OCHA and local Somali institutions to ensure our programmes are coordinated, community-driven, and grounded in the realities of the people we serve. Together with these partners, we combine resources, knowledge, and networks to create a greater and more lasting impact than any one organisation could achieve alone.
From global bodies like UNHCR, UNICEF, WFP, and IOM to trusted international organisations such as CARE, Concern Worldwide, Plan International, Save the Children, and Islamic Relief, our collaborations span every stage of our work — from emergency response to long-term recovery. We also partner closely with OCHA and local Somali institutions to ensure our programmes are coordinated, community-driven, and grounded in the realities of the people we serve. Together with these partners, we combine resources, knowledge, and networks to create a greater and more lasting impact than any one organisation could achieve alone.
