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(Global Initiative for Development
and Resilience)

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Promoting Development and Resilience

Global Initiative for Resilience and Development (GIRD) is a women-led, women-focused non-profit organization established in 2016. Legally registered in Kenya and Somalia, GIRD operates in Northern Kenya, including Tana River, Garissa, Wajir, Mandera, Moyale, and Isiolo, as well as in Somalia, covering the northern and southern regions, particularly in Puntland, Southwest, and Jubaland states

  • Cost effectiveness

  • Community-owned

  • Inclusivity

  • Interconnectivity

We Work With Multiple Trusted Global Partners

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We promote development and resilience

  • Vocational and Entrepreneurship Empowerment

    Training youth and women on market-informed vocational skills. • Supporting establishment of market-informed enterprises

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  • Water, Hygiene, and Sanitation.

    Providing access to clean and safe drinking water through the construction of, water treatment systems and conducting hygiene education to promote proper hygiene practices.

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  • Health & Nutrition

    Supporting the delivery of primary health care services through capacity building health teams including distribution of preventative supplies on communicable diseases.

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  • Food Security and Livelihood

    Rehabilitation of community productive assets through Cash for Work or Food for Assets. Supporting alternative livelihoods for vulnerable and at-risk groups

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Message from Our Organization

David S. Neuman
Empowering Communities through VSLA Groups! With support from GIZ Somalia under the SHIR Project through BSEES, GIRD is making a difference by training Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLA) to promote savings and access to loans. This initiative is part of the Graduation Approach, uplifting the lives of poor and vulnerable groups, particularly women and youth. Alongside financial empowerment, participants benefit from literacy and numeracy skills training, vocational skills development, in-kind asset transfers, mental health support, and other transformative activities. Together, we are building sustainable livelihoods and brighter futures!

Maryan Sheikh Ali

CEO

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Programs and Events

  • Emergency Health

    Emergency Health

    GIRD undertook a joint response with Guricel Mid-Wife Association to mitigate against
    the impact of COVID-19 targeting the communities of Gurucel, Galgamudug Somalia

  • Gender equity and Social Inclusion

    Gender equity and Social Inclusion

    This outcome focuses on several key elements including Elimination of Violence Against Women and Children

  • Knowledge Transfer and Experience Exchange Program

    Knowledge Transfer and Experience Exchange Program

    To enhance institutional capacity and promote collaboration among governmental bodies,
    GIRD conducted a knowledge transfer and experience exchange program under BSEES Project.