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Background and History
About ADEC
Who we are
Agency for Development and Environmental Care Agency for Development and Environmental Care (ADEC) is a non- governmental organization established in 2004 with the aim of initiating social development programs to elevate the lives of vulnerable rural communities in Somalia regions. The organization was founded by group of social activists and intellectuals. These individuals are experts in social and environmental issues with diverse specialization. Similarly, ADEC has senior and junior staffs who execute programme activities at field level. These staffs have different experience, knowledge, and skills. Moreover, they are committed to take part in any social development and support programs in the country.
Projects Successfully Implemented
Years Serving Sanaag & Puntland
Households Supported Since 2016
Active Project Locations
History & Growth
ADEC Founded — Established in Sanaag region as Agency for Development and Environmental Care, building on community volunteers active since 2000.
First WFP Partnership — Began implementing food security and livelihood programs in Dhahar district in collaboration with the World Food Programme.
Scale-Up — Since April 2016, ADEC has supported approximately 20,000 households across more than 30 projects covering relief, livelihood, skills training, and safety nets.
FFA Projects — Launched Food-For-Assets livelihood projects at Dhahar, Dharkeynka, and Baraagahaqol — rehabilitating water catchments for 693 registered households.
Vocational Training Centre — Opened Dhahar School of Vocational Training offering computer studies, electrical, tailoring, and tie-and-dye courses, funded jointly with Sanaag diaspora.
Today — Currently implementing cash-based transfer relief covering 40 locations in Sanaag region with 2,300 active beneficiary households through WFP partnership.