- Arlaadi Relief and Development (ARD) is a not-profit aid organization based in Sydney (Australia) and Baidoa (Somalia). ARD was established in 2010 and is registered with the government of Somalia and NSW Department of Fair Trading.
- ARD is registered as charity with the Australian Charities and Non-for-Profit Commission (ACNC).
- ARD is fully endorsed as a Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) by the Australian Government which means we can receive donations that are tax deductible.
- We are organization of volunteers providing necessary practical relief to those in dire need of food, water, shelter, health services and education.
- Our key theatre of operations is confined to Somalia. 100% of all donations we receive go to programming in Somalia that directly benefit women, children and the poor. If you are interested in making a donation, please email info@arlaadi.org.
Our Vision
To play a vital role in reducing poverty and improve the lives of vulnerable communities in southern Somalia.
Our Mission
Our mission is to enable disadvantaged communities in particularly the women and children to transform their lives through quality education and sustainable economic empowerment.
Our Obejctives
- To provide relief to people in need who are affected by conflict, disaster and disease.
- To increase literacy level to children living in poverty through sustainable and accessible basic education.
- To initiate and facilitate sustainable livelihood programs for poor households.
Our Values
Respect: We adhere to respect the values and cultures of all our stakeholders whose participation in our decision making process is of high importance.
Integrity: We behave in compliance with our mission, being honest and transparent in our activities.
Voluntary service: We participate in our activities with a commitment not prompted in any manner by desire for gain.
Accountability: We always remain accountable to our stakeholders by giving appropriate and timely feedback and transparent in our activities.
Commitment: We collectively serve the community by being effective and efficient in our activities.