READO - Rural Education and Agriculture Development Organization

Founded in 2008, Rural Education and Agriculture Development Organization (READO) is a leading non-governmental organization in South Central Somalia, which, implements emergency aid intervention and development programs.   Independent, private and not-for-profit, READO respects a strict political and religious impartiality, operating according to principles of rigorous transparency.

Since 2008, READO has been responding to the multiple shocks facing Somalia, through the implementation of emergency response and resilience building programs, targeting mainly destitute agro-pastoral, riverine and IDP communities in southern regions with funding from various international partners. Currently, READO programs in Somalia focus on building capacity to respond to emergency outbreaks, as well as improving livelihoods and vocational skills training for the youth at risk in Baidoa. READO is currently part for the Food Security Cluster Review Committee (CRC) representing local NGOs in Somalia thus proven itself credible not only to local NGOs in Somalia but also UN and INGOs.