Our Programs

Our Work

Integrated Programs for Sustainable Change

IRRDO implements community-centered development programs across multiple sectors to transform lives and build resilient communities in South Central Somalia.

Food Security & Livelihoods

Supporting sustainable livelihood development through food aid, income generation, and economic empowerment.

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Health & Nutrition

Delivering comprehensive healthcare services and nutrition programs for vulnerable populations.

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Water, Sanitation & Hygiene

Providing clean water access and promoting hygiene and sanitation practices for healthier communities.

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Protection & Gender

Safeguarding vulnerable populations, particularly women and girls, against exploitation and abuse.

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Emergency Response

Rapid humanitarian response to conflicts and crises affecting vulnerable communities.

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Peacebuilding

Promoting grassroots peace initiatives and advocacy for human rights and social justice.

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Food Security & Livelihoods

Building Sustainable Livelihoods

IRRDO's Food Security and Livelihood program is designed to eradicate extreme poverty and hunger by improving household livelihood systems and reducing dependence on humanitarian aid through sustainable economic development.

Program Overview

We provide comprehensive livelihood support through food aid, income generation activities (IGA), economic empowerment initiatives, and cash transfer programs targeted at the most vulnerable households in Bay, Bakool, Lower Shabelle, and Banadir regions.

Key Interventions

  • General food distribution to vulnerable populations
  • Conditional and unconditional cash transfers
  • Cash for Work (CFW) employment programs
  • Income Generation Activities (IGA) training and support
  • Business skills development and enterprise training
  • Economic empowerment for IDPs and returnees
  • Capacity building for sustainable productivity
  • Market linkage and value chain development

Target Beneficiaries

Vulnerable rural and urban households, internally displaced persons (IDPs), returnees, orphans, youth, women, and people living below the poverty line seeking economic independence and improved food security.

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Health Services
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Nutrition Program
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Health & Nutrition

Ensuring Community Health & Wellbeing

IRRDO's Health and Nutrition program aims to improve community health outcomes, reduce disease burden, and promote nutrition security through integrated healthcare delivery and nutrition interventions.

Program Overview

Operating the Wajid Maternal and Child Health (MCH) facility in partnership with Southwest State Ministry of Health and UNICEF, we provide primary healthcare services, maternal health support, child health programs, and disease management to vulnerable communities.

Key Services

  • Maternal and child health services at MCH centers
  • HIV/AIDS testing, management, and prevention programs
  • Communicable disease management (TB, Malaria, Cholera)
  • Nutrition assessment and supplementation programs
  • Health promotion and disease prevention education
  • Psychosocial support and counseling services
  • Health worker training and capacity building
  • Medical supply provision and logistics

Areas of Focus

Primary focus on reducing maternal and child mortality, preventing and managing communicable diseases, improving nutrition status of vulnerable groups, and building community health literacy and empowerment.

Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH)

Access to Clean Water & Sanitation

IRRDO's WASH program ensures vulnerable communities have access to clean and safe water, proper sanitation facilities, and practice good hygiene behaviors to prevent water-borne diseases and improve overall health outcomes.

Program Overview

Through strategic interventions, we create sustainable water and sanitation systems that reduce open defecation, prevent cholera and diarrheal diseases, and promote good hygiene practices in rural and urban communities.

Key Interventions

  • Construction and rehabilitation of boreholes and water wells
  • Water trucking services during droughts and emergencies
  • Construction and maintenance of public and household latrines
  • Water conservation and rain harvesting system development
  • Hygiene promotion and awareness campaigns
  • Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) support for school girls
  • Community mobilization for sanitation and hygiene practices
  • Water quality testing and monitoring programs

Impact Areas

Reduction of waterborne diseases, improved community health, enhanced dignity and safety for women and girls, increased school attendance, and sustainable environmental management.

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Protection Program
Gender Program
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Protection & Gender

Protecting Vulnerable Populations

IRRDO's Protection and Gender program safeguards children, women, and girls against human exploitation, gender-based violence (GBV), child labor, and other protection concerns through community-based approaches and prevention strategies.

Program Overview

We work collaboratively with communities to develop and implement protection mechanisms, promote women rights, prevent harmful practices like FGM, and provide support to survivors of violence and exploitation.

Key Focus Areas

  • Prevention of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and harmful practices
  • Gender-Based Violence (GBV) prevention and response
  • Child protection and child labor prevention
  • Women rights promotion and community education
  • Survivor support and psychosocial counseling
  • Community accountability mechanisms
  • Child safeguarding and reporting systems
  • Advocacy for policy and institutional change

Community Engagement

Through community partnerships, we establish reporting channels for GBV identification, develop community-led protection strategies, and build capacity of community leaders and committees to champion protection and women rights.

Emergency Response

Rapid Humanitarian Relief

IRRDO's Emergency Response program provides rapid humanitarian assistance to people affected by conflicts, natural disasters, and crises, delivering life-saving aid and support to vulnerable populations in emergency situations.

Program Overview

We maintain emergency preparedness systems and rapidly mobilize resources to respond to humanitarian crises in Bay, Bakool, Lower Shabelle, and Banadir regions through coordinated partnerships with UN agencies and international organizations.

Response Mechanisms

  • Emergency food distribution in conflict areas
  • Non-food items (NFI) and contingency stock provision
  • Emergency shelter and housing support
  • IDP repatriation assistance and reintegration support
  • Medical emergency response and healthcare
  • Water and sanitation emergency response
  • Logistics coordination and supply chain management
  • Cash assistance for displaced and affected populations

Operating Framework

We develop and operationalize sustainable mechanisms for sourcing and distributing humanitarian aid, establish proper logistical frameworks, engage stakeholders in resource provision, and advocate for government institutionalization of humanitarian assistance.

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Peacebuilding
Community Dialogue
Youth Engagement
Community Meeting
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Community Engagement
Reconciliation
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Peacebuilding & Advocacy

Building Peace & Human Rights

IRRDO's Peacebuilding and Advocacy program promotes grassroots community-based peace initiatives, advocates for human rights and social justice, and builds the capacity of communities and youth to contribute to sustainable peace.

Program Overview

We provide education for peace, personal development, and cultural values while promoting genuine Islamic principles. Through community participation and youth engagement, we foster dialogue, reconciliation, and collective action for sustainable peace.

Key Initiatives

  • Grassroots community-based peace building initiatives
  • Youth peace and leadership development programs
  • Peace education and conflict resolution training
  • Human rights advocacy and awareness campaigns
  • Psychosocial support for conflict-affected populations
  • Community dialogue and reconciliation forums
  • Trauma counseling for psychologically affected persons
  • Peace monitoring and early warning systems

Community Impact

Our initiatives promote equity, social justice, improved community relations, and long-term peace sustainability. We work with community leaders, religious scholars, youth, and civil society to institutionalize peace values and practices.

How We Work

Program Implementation Principles

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Community Participation

We believe communities must lead their own development. All programs are designed and implemented through active community participation and local ownership.

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Evidence-Based Approach

We conduct thorough needs assessments and community research to accurately understand ground realities and develop targeted interventions based on evidence.

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Sustainability Focus

All programs emphasize local capacity building and long-term viability to ensure communities benefit beyond the project implementation period.

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Strategic Partnerships

We collaborate with UN agencies, international NGOs, government institutions, and local organizations to maximize impact and ensure coordination.

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Quality Monitoring

Rigorous monitoring and evaluation systems track program progress, ensure accountability, and enable adaptive management for continuous improvement.

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Transparent Governance

We maintain transparent accounting systems following GAAP principles with zero tolerance for fraud and full accountability to beneficiaries and donors.

Our Impact

Program Achievements

150+

Projects Completed

4

Regions Served

50000+

Beneficiaries Reached

20+

Years of Service

Program Impact

Moments Making a Difference

Healthcare Services

Health & Nutrition

Serving communities with healthcare

Food Security

Food Security

Supporting vulnerable families

WASH Programs

WASH

Clean water for all communities

Community Development

Community Development

Empowering people for change

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