Leaving a Footprint of Hope
Who We Are
Community-Centered
Raad Society (RS) is a Somali non-governmental, non-profit humanitarian organization headquartered in Garowe, Puntland, Somalia. Established in 2024, the organization works to improve access to essential services and strengthen the resilience of vulnerable communities affected by displacement, climate shocks, and socio-economic challenges. The name “Raad” is a Somali word meaning footprint or trace, symbolizing the organization’s commitment to leaving a lasting and positive impact in the communities it serves. Guided by this vision, Raad Society strives to create meaningful, sustainable change that goes beyond immediate humanitarian response. Raad Society delivers integrated interventions across three core sectors: Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Protection, and Climate Resilience and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR). Through these areas, the organization addresses both urgent humanitarian needs and the underlying factors that contribute to vulnerability. The organization primarily works with internally displaced persons (IDPs), host communities, and climate-affected populations, with a strong focus on inclusion, dignity, and community participation. Raad Society ensures that affected populations are actively involved in identifying needs, designing interventions, and monitoring outcomes. In its operations, Raad Society collaborates with local authorities, community structures, and humanitarian partners to deliver coordinated and locally driven responses. The organization is committed to upholding humanitarian principles, ensuring accountability to affected populations, and maintaining high standards of professionalism and transparency. As an emerging national humanitarian organization, Raad Society is focused on building strong institutional systems while expanding its operational presence to respond effectively to evolving humanitarian needs across Somalia.
Local Capacity
We strengthen local capacity for long-term impact by partnering with stakeholders and supporting community leadership.
About RAAD Society
Raad Society (RS) is a non-governmental, non-profit, and non-political humanitarian organization established on October 10th, 2024 in Garowe, Puntland, Somalia. The name “Raad” means “footprint” in Somali—symbolizing impact, legacy, and lasting change. RS was founded by Somali humanitarian professionals determined to leave a visible and meaningful footprint by improving access to clean water and sanitation, enhancing protection and dignity, and strengthening community resilience against climate shocks.
Core Values
Humanity
Integrity
Focus Areas
Resilience
Innovation
Target Groups
Our Mission
1. Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) 2. Host Communities 3. Climate-Affected Populations 4. Women and Girls 5. Children and Youth 6. Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) 7. Vulnerable and Marginalized Households
IDPs & Host Communities
Support in settlements and surrounding communities.
Women & Children
Protection and essential services for at-risk groups.
People with Disabilities
Inclusive assistance and accessibility-focused support.
Climate-Affected
Rural and peri-urban communities facing drought and shocks.
Thematic Areas
WASH
Construction and rehabilitation of water systems.
Hygiene promotion.
Emergency response.
Protection
Protection awareness.
Support for vulnerable households.
Psychosocial support.
Climate Change Adaptation and DRR
Drought preparedness.
Environmental restoration.
Livelihood diversification.
Strategic Objectives
- Strengthen Access to Safe and Sustainable WASH Services
- Enhance Community Resilience through Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)
- Promote Protection and Inclusion of Vulnerable Populations
- Strengthen Institutional Capacity and Governance
- Strengthen Partnerships and Humanitarian Coordination
Organizational Structure
Governance
Board of Directors (7 members) and Support Units: HR, Finance & MELOur Vision
1. General Assembly 2. Board of Directors 3. Executive Director 4. Programs Department (WASH, DRR, Protection) 5. Finance & Administration Department 6. Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning (MEAL) 7. Support Services (HR, Procurement, Logistics) 8. Field Staff and Community VolunteersUnits
Program Units: WASH, Protection, DRRGeographical Focus
Commitment Text
2. Planned Expansion to other Regions of Somalia
Primary Focus
Future Expansion
Waqooyi-bari
Hirshabelle
Jubaland
Benadir
Somaliland