DANWADAAG

relief alliance

Danwadaag Relief Alliance is a non-partisan non-governmental
organization in Somalia, providing humanitarian assistance, saving lives, alleviating suffering and restoring dignity to the Somali people

WHO WE ARE

DANWADAAG RELIEF ALLIANCE (DRA)

In the wake of the Somalia 2011 famine in which over 200,000 people died and hundreds of thousands displaced a group of young Somali graduates who pursued they studies in Kenya came together to discuss on ways to support and assist those severely affected by the famine by seeking contribution and support from the Diaspora communities.

Focus areas

DRA offers its services on the basis of unmet needs and where the urgency of the situation warrants it. The organization implements relevant projects based on its experience on the ground and owing to its status as a neutral and non-partisan community partner in south and Central Somalia in the following thematic areas:

Water & Sanitation

Agriculture & Livelihoods

Community Development

Emergency Response

Main Office and Operational
presence

DRA has its main office in Dhobley, Lower Juba –Somalia and sub offices in the following locations:-
> Kismayo
> Afmadow
> Luuq
> Kulbiyow
> Dollow

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CRITICAL STAKEHOLDERS

At the community level, DRA works with village elders, local leaders,and women and youth groups to implement its activitiesAt the field level, DRA works very closely with local CSOs and international NGOs who are members of the Cluster Coordination meetings.

DRA have severally been tasked with writing and disseminating meetings on behalf of the cluster members. The DRA strategic plan 2010 – 2012 has taken into account the importance of working with other local and international stakeholders to ensure implementation of initiatives in the region.

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OUR PARTNERS

At its inception, DRA mainly mobilized resources from the business community and Somali Diaspora in the UK and US who provided funding for emergency projects primarily in Badade and Afmadow districts. The organization’s Board of Trustees also extended funding to support several projects.