Our Vision
To create resilient, healthy, and self-reliant communities in Somalia where all individuals have access to basic services and opportunities for sustainable development.
ABOUT ERDA
Dedicated to Sustainable Development
Eastern Relief & Development Association is a local, non-governmental, non-profit organization with over 15 years of proven reputation in Puntland and Somalia.
Our Mission
To design and implement high-quality humanitarian and development programs that address the critical needs of communities through inclusive, participatory, and sustainable approaches.
Core Values
- Integrity & Accountability
- Community Participation
- Equity & Inclusion
- Transparency
- Sustainability
- Gender Sensitivity
GEOGRAPHIC SCOPE
Who We Serve & Where
ERDA operates primarily within Puntland State, Somalia, with our Head Office strategically located in Bosaso. Our interventions heavily target the Bari Region and extend to underserved rural and coastal communities across the state.
- Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs)
- Rural Poor Communities
- Women & Youth
- Children & Vulnerable Groups
- Pastoralist & Agro-pastoralist Communities
Organizational Structure
- Board of Directors
The highest governing body of the organization providing strategic direction. - Executive Director
Leading the overall operations and program management team. - Program Management Team
Responsible for designing and implementing thematic area programs. - Field Staff & Volunteers
Engaging directly with communities and ensuring inclusive participation.
MEAL Framework
ERDA is committed to rigorous Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) to ensure transparency and maximize impact.
- Evidence-Based: Ongoing data collection to guide adaptations.
- Accountability: Robust beneficiary feedback and complaints mechanisms.
EXPERIENCE
15+ Years of Proven Delivery
Project Implementation
Successfully implemented multi-sectoral programs benefiting thousands of households.
Community Engagement
Community mobilization and engagement across Bari Region and underserved communities.
Emergency Response
Emergency response and resilience programming during droughts and crises.