Kaalmo Relief & Development - KRD

Kaalmo Relief & Development - KRD is a local non-governmental, not-for-profit, non-sectarian, non-partisan, humanitarian, advocacy and development organization working to alleviate the suffering of poor and marginalized communities in Jubaland state of Somalia and support them to become self-reliant in addressing their problems.

KRD was established in June 2011 by a group of young and professional elites who are highly motivated and committed for contributing their time, skills and energies for alleviating the plight of affected people and the development and empowerment of socially disadvantaged and vulnerable communities in Gedo region, Somalia by addressing poverty issues and gender-based discriminations. Initially, KRD was established to help provide short-term humanitarian assistance to the drought affected populations in Somalia, However, the organization reshaped its strategic focus on application for development program intended to strengthen local capacity to bring about durable solution for the marginalized pastoralist and agro-pastoralist communities in Somalia. KRD is an active local humanitarian organization dedicated to bring sustainable human development in the jubaland state of Somalia. Through its cooperation with key actors, KRD feeds, equips and guides the attitude of the community with awareness creation campaigns. KRD places special emphasis on investing and building the resilience of vulnerable pastoral and agro pastoral communities to help them cope with natural and man-made disasters.  The organizational age, geographical reach and local knowledge made it possible to gain outstanding experience to deliver effective, appropriate and timely responses to target communities. Over its life span, the organization has grown substantially in the number of projects implemented, areas covered, staff numbers and budgets managed. Since its establishment, the organization through its work in emergency and development interventions has supported thousands of people, saved lives and provided opportunities for improved livelihoods. Also, it has achieved great development in its organizational capacity and management of programs