About Us
SADAR Development and Resilience Institute (SADAR) is a Somalia based development institute specializing in multidisciplinary research, learning, capacity development and programming in addressing complex research, studies and programs in environment and agriculture, health systems, education, peace and governance, and climate resilience in Somalia and the Horn of Africa Region. Our objective is to contribute to enhanced resilience of communities in the face of increasing vulnerabilities due to the impact of climate change related shocks (famines, droughts, recurrent floods, desert locust invasions).
SADAR Institute was Initially established in 2010 as the Resilience Learning Academy, affiliated with Amoud University in Somaliland, East Africa University in Puntland and Benadir University in Mogadishu. SADAR Institute transformed into a complete development research, learning and program focused institute in 2015 and is currently hosting United Nation University of Peace in Somalia.
What makes SADAR unique?
Since its formation in 2010, SADAR has established itself as a centre of excellence and development partner in all the zones and regions in Somalia and Somaliland. SADAR’s uniqueness lies in its focus on improving climate resilience, agriculture, food security and nutrition, enhancing water and environmental sustainability, economic wellbeing and livelihoods of communities in marginal environments facing the problems of water scarcity and drought. SADAR has a national and international team of experts and development professionals with wide-ranging experiences. This allows the institution to tackle the different challenges in a holistic and interdisciplinary way.
OUR VALUES
- People First
- Professionalism
- Integrity
- Excellence
- Innovation
- Partnership
- Teamwork
- Relationships
- Accountability
- Value for Money
SADAR believes that the behaviour of an organization and those within it ultimately affects its performance. In this regard, SADAR aspires to continue to build on the following culture;
a) Professional commitment of staff and board (members)
b) Creativity and innovation orientation
c) Accountability and transparency across all stakeholders and partners for all actions
d) Open communication
e) Avoidance of conflict of interest
f) Competence driven
Vision
A global leader in community driven development through learning, action and partnerships that enhance human, environment and systems’ resilience.
Mission
To promote an inclusive and integrated resilience and development programming using evidence, practice and partnerships to save human and environment.