Business & Strategy

On August 4, 2025, the World Health Organization held a conference at the Palma Hotel in Mogadishu, focusing on enhancing support for patients suffering from mental health disorders. Key Highlights: Participation: 35 organizations, including SIADO, engaged in discussions about improving mental health care. Objectives: To explore strategies for raising awareness…

  On July 27, 2025, the SIADO Organization participated in the NGO Consortium Conference, focusing on the decline in funding for humanitarian efforts in Somalia and strategies for recovery during economic downturns. Objectives: Facilitate Discussion: Create a platform for NGOs to discuss challenges posed by decreased funding. Identify Solutions: Explore…

On July 21, 2025, the SIADO organization conducted a training focused on the Gender-Based Violence (GBV) referral pathway. This training aimed to empower participants from SIADO to effectively address and support victims of various forms of violence. Objectives: Raise Awareness: Educate participants about GBV and its impact on communities. Enhance…

In June 2025, the Somali Aid and International Development Organization (SIADO) continued its environmental protection efforts with a second round of coastal clean-up and public education activities at Liido and Shangani beaches in the Banadir region.    This month’s campaign focused on tackling the ongoing issue of shoreline pollution, especially…

Location: Shangani and Liido Beaches, Banadir Region, Somalia    The Somali Aid and International Development Organization (SIADO) successfully conducted a Community Clean-Up and Public Awareness Campaign in May 2025, targeting Shangani and Lido beaches in the Banadir region. This important initiative aimed to remove plastic waste and raise awareness about…

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The SIADO Organization recently visited Green Hope University as part of its ongoing initiative to promote environmental sustainability. During the visit, the organization donated flowers and plants, contributing to the greening of universities in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu. This initiative aims to foster a greener, more vibrant campus environment. Students, lecturers,…

SIADO has just embarked on the most recent of a plethora of environmental sustainability and climate resilience initiatives through the donation of plants to a local university for the purpose of combating deforestation while promoting environmental education. The initiative aligned with the green mission was meant to create a healthier…

Increased Intensity and Frequency of Droughts Traditionally, Somalia has always been prone to drought; however, climate change has significantly enhanced the frequency, period, and intensity of droughts in the last couple of decades. Prolonged drought leads to extreme water scarcity, low production of crops, and food insecurity. The degree of…

Overview: Climate Change and Environmental Impact in Somalia Somalia is one of those countries in the Horn of Africa that are highly vulnerable to the effects of climate change. The environmental conditions within the nation have undergone a radical transformation, driven by both global climatic fluctuations and regional changes, increasing…