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About Us

Kaalye Community Development Organization is committed to empowering communities through sustainable development efforts that improve lives across Somalia.

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Who we are

Building Resilient Communities Through Empowerment

Kaaliye Community and Development Organization (KACDO) is a Somalia-based nonprofit dedicated to uplifting marginalized communities through capacity building and essential services. Founded in 2023 by a team of dynamic development professionals, we address urgent needs across 16+ sectors — from education and healthcare to women’s empowerment and emergency response.

4+

Years of Experience

Our Vision

To build a vibrant, equitable, and sustainable community where every individual has access to opportunities, resources, and support to lead a fulfilling and empowered life. We envision a society free from poverty, inequality, and discrimination, where collective efforts drive progress, unity, and lasting development for generations to come.

Our Mission

the mission is to empower communities through sustainable development, education, and inclusivity. We strive to promote gender equality, enhance economic opportunities, and foster social cohesion by addressing the unique challenges faced by marginalized groups. Through collaboration, innovation, and capacity-building, we aim to create a resilient and thriving society where every individual can realize their full potential

Goal

The goal of KACDO is to contribute in improving the living standard of the vulnerable through community mobilization, capacity building, advocacy & strengthening.

Strategy

A sustainable strategy is devised to achieve the maximum, a need based and right based approach initiated ascertains the problem with fully community involvement and mobilizing all indigenous and local resources. The program goal are materialized with a helping hand from member’s donor agencies.

Overall Development Objective

To enhance the capacity of target communities to address their economic, social, and environmental challenges through sustainable development initiatives.

🎯 To strengthen community self-reliance

By building capacity, promoting human rights, and empowering local governance.

⚖️ To protect the vulnerable

Through legal aid, women & child support, and social protection programs.

🩺 To improve community health

By delivering healthcare, water, sanitation, and hygiene initiatives.

📚 To expand access to education

By supporting schools, training, and awareness programs for all ages.

🌱 To safeguard the environment

Through conservation, disaster preparedness, and climate advocacy.

🤝 To build strong partnerships

With local institutions, NGOs, and government for greater impact.

Specific Objectives

Our specific objectives outline the practical actions KACDO takes to fulfill its broader mission — from legal aid and education to health and partnerships.

⚖️ To provide legal assistance

To juvenile victims of sexual abuse and exploitation.

💼 To improve household income

By supporting economic activities and sustainable livelihoods.

📢 To promote human rights education

For the underprivileged, encouraging civic engagement.

🚺 To advance gender equality

Through advocacy and women's participation.

🆘 To offer humanitarian relief

In response to natural and man-made disasters.

🧕 To expand access to education & health

For women, youth, and underserved children.

📖 To increase community education levels

To support self-sustaining progress and development.

🤝 To foster institutional collaboration

With provincial governments, bar councils, and NGOs.

🩺 To improve public health

Through hygiene education and access to basic health services.

Our Organizational Values

These core values define how KACDO operates, collaborates, and impacts communities. They guide our team in every decision, partnership, and project we undertake.

🤝 Honesty

We commit to truthfulness and fairness in all our work.

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Respect for Individuals

We recognize and uphold the dignity of every person.

🛡️ Integrity

We stand by our principles, no matter the challenge.

🏘️ Community Participation

We involve communities in shaping their own future.

🔍 Transparency

We operate with openness in every transaction and action.

📋 Accountability

We take full responsibility for our decisions and actions.

💡 Creativity

We value innovative thinking that drives meaningful change.

💸 Cost Efficiency

We use resources wisely for maximum community impact.

🚺 Gender Sensitivity

We ensure equity and inclusiveness across all genders.

Passionate Experts Working Together

Members of Board Director

Dr-Ayanle Idris Mahdi

Executive Director

Eng-Mahad Bulle

Chief Information Officer CIO

Our Partners & Donors

KACDO is proud to collaborate with a diverse network of partners and donors who share our mission of empowering communities across Somalia. Their support plays a critical role in delivering life-changing programs in education, health, humanitarian aid, and more.

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