Assessments
Humanitarian Assessment Report — Urgent Shelter Crisis: Campasa Refugee Camps
A SIADO assessment dated 15 May 2026 documented shelter and survival concerns among displaced families.
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Building Resilient Communities Across Somalia
SIADO is a non-governmental and non-profit humanitarian organization working to support vulnerable and marginalized communities through integrated humanitarian assistance, livelihood development, education, health and nutrition, WASH, protection, gender empowerment, environmental conservation and climate resilience.
Who we are
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Working alongside communities through crisis and change.
SIADO was formed in response to humanitarian needs among vulnerable populations affected by natural disasters and humanitarian crises.
Our work seeks to improve livelihoods and socio-economic wellbeing through an integrated approach that brings together humanitarian response, development, resilience, environmental conservation and community empowerment.
More about SIADOOur vision
Towards community-based sustainable development through improvement of their socio-economic wellbeing.
Our objective
To advance and promote access to health, education, safe and clean water, agriculture, Protection, WASH, relief and youth and women welfare among the communities affected by natural disasters and humanitarian catastrophe.
What we do
All programs
Programs connected to community priorities.
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Education
Access to learning, school materials, safe learning environments and girls’ participation.
02Health & Nutrition
Health and nutrition support for vulnerable women, children and displaced communities.
03Water, Sanitation & Hygiene
Water access, sanitation and hygiene activities that support health and dignity.
04Protection
Rights awareness, advocacy, protection assistance and referral pathways.
05Gender Equality & Empowerment
Women’s participation, protection and inclusive economic opportunity.
06Income Generation
Skills, enterprise support and opportunity for people facing barriers.
07Livelihoods & Economic Development
Food assistance, livelihood recovery and support to local food systems.
08Relief & Emergency Food / NFIs
Food and non-food assistance for communities affected by emergencies.
09Building Climate Resilience
Climate adaptation, preparedness, sustainable practices and resilience.
From the field
Explore our work
Documented activities and assessments.
Environment & Climate
Monthly Report: Coastal Clean-Up and Environmental Awareness Drive — June 2025
A second round of coastal clean-up and public education at Liido and Shangani Beaches.
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Humanitarian Response
SIADO Food Assistance to IDPs in Garasbaley District
Food assistance was provided to approximately 266 internally displaced households in Garasbaley in March 2025.
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Climate & environment
Climate & environment
Resilience begins with understanding what communities face.
SIADO’s environmental publications discuss drought, water scarcity, food insecurity, livelihoods and environmental degradation. Documented activities include coastal clean-ups, environmental education and planting at Green Hope University.
- Climate adaptation and disaster preparedness
- Water security and sustainable livelihoods
- Community environmental awareness and participation
News & insights
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Updates, stories and institutional knowledge.
Resources
Evidence, assessments and organizational learning.
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Open resource libraryWhere we work
A mandate across Somalia.
SIADO is legally mandated to operate in Galmudug, Puntland, South West State, Hirshabelle, Jubaland and Banadir Region.
A legal mandate does not indicate active programming in every listed area.
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