Geographical Coverage and Network in Somalia
In terms of office base and staffing, the organization operates primarily in south and central Somalia, with headquarters in Luuq district, Gedo Region and three sub-offices as well as representatives in the states of Somalia. Since the start of operations in the Gedo region, the organization has experienced several interruptions, which have been dealt with by building the capacity of local actors in mediation and conflict resolution strategies. The training has paid off, as there are reportedly fewer of clan conflicts in the Gedo region.
Organizational Sources of Funds
At its inception CAFDARO mobilized resources from the local business community in the region, Somali Diaspora in UK&US who provided limited funding to respond the emergency projects in Beled-hawa and Luuq districts. The organization’s Board of Trustees turned to other potential fund source to support several essential projects and they include UNICEF, WFP, WVI, PACT, FAO/FSNAU, NRC/UNHCR and CHF.
Organizational capacity
Technical Competence:
Assessments:
- Actively participates in joint Inter-Agency assessments in Somalia such as the FSNAU Post Gu and Deyr assessments and other inter Agency joint assessments as requested.
- Has carried feasibility study on viable options for community based water supplies and mobilizing communities on appropriate low cost water supplies
- Familiar with SWALIM data sets and reports as well as Water resources mapping using Geographical Information System (GIS) software and production of digital maps for various themes
- Has conducted baseline surveys using household food economy approaches.
- Has undertaken training and community needs assessment using participatory tools as well as Logical Framework Analysis (LFA) to design programmes for capacity building of communities and projects in different sectors