Justice, cohesion, development
Who we are!
Community Innovation Development Forum was established as a nonprofit organization in Mogadishu, Somalia, in 2020 to foster community development and empowerment through innovative mechanisms. Communities are the pillar of national development and cohesion and should be supported to develop their economic and social solutions…..
What we do
Youth & women's economic empowerment
At CIDFO, we empower youth and women through business development, hands-on skills training, and climate-smart agriculture.
Community cohesion & justice
We educate on legal rights using local languages and relatable role models, connecting communities with justice through tech and partnerships.
Research and innovation
CIDFO undertakes research in Agriculture and climate change to inform its solutions for the target communities.
Supporting community livelihood development
CIDFO is aware of the importance of social support amenities such as water, hygiene, and Sanitation in Somalia. We support the following....
Where we work
CIDFO is a National Nongovernmental organization with its headquarters in Mogadishu but works in the Federal Member states. We are currently working in the South-Central states of Somalia with offices in Puntland and Somaliland
Our principles
Innovation
Inclusivity
partnerships
Customized solutions
Sustainability
cohesion
Our objectives
- To empower communities to mitigate human and climatic-related shocks through homegrown solutions.
- Employing modern technologies to boost access to basic social services at the community level
- To build the capacity of key service providers at the community level for sustainable livelihood development.
- To provide a platform for community engagement in peace and conflict resolution, civic and human rights education
Mission
CIDFO’s mission is to foster development in Somalia through community-based initiatives that are backed by innovation and modern technology.
Vision
To foster sustainable development of Somalia through the creation of economically empowered and socially cohesive communities.
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