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RACIDA Building Resilient Communities
For Sustainable Development

Founded in 2001, we work to build the capacity of vulnerable communities living in Arid and Semi-Arid lands across the Horn of Africa in preventing and mitigating the impact of hazards of communities at risk.

Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, What are you doing for others?

Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Rural Agency for Community Development and Assistance (RACIDA) is a regional non-profit organisation headquartered in Kenya and with country programmes in Ethiopia and Somalia. Our goals are to Provide Human Assistance, Build Resilience and Promote Peace and Security.
 
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“Out of a total of 244 water pans in the county, only 50 of them harvested water and even these were not full to capacity which meant they all dried up shortly after the depressed rains.” Hon Ibrahim Ali Roba, Senator, Mandera County.

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RACIDA Empowering Women in Construction Sector: The Inspiring Journey of Mrs. Amina Ibrahim– a dedicated contractor with RACIDA Ethiopia.

RACIDA Empowering Women in Construction Sector: The Inspiring Journey of Mrs. Amina Ibrahim– a dedicated contractor with RACIDA Ethiopia.

BY AHMED HUSSEIN In Somali society, women have faced challenges related to limited access to education, employment opportunities, and participation in decision-making. Traditional gender roles often confined them to domestic responsibilities, impacting their socio-economic empowerment. Despite progress, gender-based violence and cultural norms can still hinder women’s full engagement in various aspects of society. Mrs. Amina […]

Success Story on Construction of Latrines

Success Story on Construction of Latrines

Transforming Sanitation in Bifatu through RACIDA’s EHF Project. Construction of 30 twin flood-protected latrines in Filtu Woreda, Somali Region of Ethiopia bringing significant improvements to sanitation in Filtu Woreda, Somali region. RACIDA staff in Bifatu kebele interviewing on of the beneficiary Mrs. Sadia Suleiman Alambah, aged 65, residing in Bifatu, a kebele under Filtu Woreda, […]

From Flooded Fields to Entrepreneurial Dreams: Maryam’s Journey of Resilience and Hope

Maryam Mohamed Abdi, a resilient 45-year-old widow and mother of six in Dollow district, Gedo region, faced dire circumstances following recurrent floods that devastated her village. Struggling to provide for her family, she became a beneficiary of Racida’s unconditional cash transfer project. The financial support not only alleviated immediate challenges but also empowered Maryam to establish a butcher shop, securing a sustainable source of income. Her story embodies the transformative impact of humanitarian aid, showcasing the indomitable spirit to rebuild and create a brighter future amid adversity.

RACIDA’s ILSP uplifting vulnerable households.

The Remarkable Impact of ILSP on Mrs. Habiba and 8,000 others in Mandera County. BY: AHMED HUSSEIN AND MARYAN SIYAD ABDIRAHMAN In the heart of Mandera County, amidst the challenges of arid landscapes, Mrs. Habiba Abdi Alasow’s testimony echoes the transformative impact of the Integrated Life Saving Project (ILSP) initiated by the Rural Agency for […]