Somalia Rural Development Center

Restoring Lives and Livelihoods of Somalia Rural Communities

Somalia Rural Development Centre (SRDC) is a non-profit development organization committed to restore the lives and the livelihoods of Somali rural communities through local economic development , food security, climate change adaptation, building resilience, youth employment, and governance capacity.

What we do

Building Resilience

Climate change poses a significant risk to Somalia rural communities, threating their lives and livelihoods. The country is experiencing frequent natural and human-induced disasters. Climate change cannot be reduced to zero, but can be effectively managed and reduced its risk. SRDC aims to help rural communities to build resilience and develop proactive measures to reduce the impacts of climate change.

Agriculture Development & Food Security

SRDC is committed to poverty alleviation through agriculture and local economic development solutions. SRDC aims to revive Somalia rural economy to strength food security, generate employment and reverse trends of dependence of food aid, rural exodus, and reduce hunger. SRDC is also committed to empower rural people to establish socially stable, economically prosperous, and environmentally sustainable.

Youth Skill Development

We are committed to empowering youth as key drivers of rural transformation by providing them with the skills, tools, and opportunities to thrive in modern agriculture and agribusiness. Our programs focus on youth skill development, including vocational training, entrepreneurship, digital literacy, and climate-smart farming practices. By engaging young people in agricultural innovation, value addition, and rural enterprises, we create meaningful employment and reduce rural-to-urban migration. Through mentorship, access to finance, and technology support, we help youth become productive contributors to food security, economic growth, and community resilience.

Local Economic Development

We promote local economic development by empowering rural communities to build sustainable livelihoods and inclusive growth. Our work focuses on strengthening rural entrepreneurship, supporting small farmers and producers to add value to their products, and improving access to markets through better infrastructure, storage, and transport systems. By investing in rural infrastructure—such as roads, water supply, energy, and market facilities—we help create vibrant local economies where people can generate income, access opportunities, and build resilience against poverty and climate change.