Centre for Peace and Democracy - CPD

Centre for Peace and Democracy - CPD CPD is headquartered in Mogadishu city but has sub offices in Adado town of Galgadud region and liaison office in Nairobi Kenya.

Centre for Peace and Democracy (CPD) is a non profit and non-governmental organization dedicated to poverty alleviation, eliminating illiteracy, responding to humanitarian emergencies, strengthening peace, promoting democratic governance, protecting... The Centre for Peace and Democracy (CPD) is a non profit and non-governmental organization dedicated to poverty alleviation, eliminating illiteracy

, responding to humanitarian emergencies, strengthening peace, promoting democratic governance, protecting the sanctity of human rights, raising community awareness towards gender equity & HIV/AIDS pandemic, applying non-violent mechanisms of conflict management, providing civic, peace and human rights education and innovating community-needs-based developmental programs with the full participation of the targeted communities in the greater Horn of Africa region. CPD was founded in Mogadishu Somalia on September 15, 2003 by a group of intellectuals, in response to humanitarian and governance crisis generated by protracted civil war fare. During its lifetime, the organization responded to humanitarian crises, implemented community needs-based programs and provided training and consultations in partnership with communities and organizations that we share common vision of change. CPD board members and staff are committed to stand and seek life saving mechanisms to the affected communities, the promotion of democracy, peace enhancement and the defense of human rights in Somalia; thus making their voices heard by the international community and helping bring the perpetrators of human rights violations to justice. The organization is seeking to achieve its goal with the support collaboration and co-operation of the international and national civil society organizations and advocates. It has long-term objectives to reach a position to address Somalia problems with a message of democracy, development, education and peace for maximum impact but will focus on the central and Southern regions of Somalia in the short-term. Therefore, CPD is an active civil society organization, not only in Somalia but in the Horn and East African nations, cooperating with other like-minded civil society institutions in the region and coordinating with other international institutions to take further steps forward towards achieving significant objectives in line with the organization’s vision and mission.

In close collaboration with the Afgooye District Administration and the Southwest State Ministry of Interior, Local Gove...
03/06/2026

In close collaboration with the Afgooye District Administration and the Southwest State Ministry of Interior, Local Governance and Reconciliation,and with funding from the Somalia Stability Fund (SSF), the Centre for Peace and Democracy - CPD conducted a four-day consultation and institutional assessment workshop ln Afgoye District, South West State of Somalia.

The workshop engaged 20 district personnel (12 men and 8 women) from five key departments: Planning, Procurement, Human Resources & Administration, Logistics & Asset Management, and Local Government Services.

Through participatory consultations and institutional assessments, the workshop laid the foundation for the development of comprehensive departmental policies that will strengthen governance systems, clarify roles and responsibilities, promote accountability and ethical standards, and support the transition from manual practices to formalized and standardized administrative procedures.

✅ Strengthened institutional capacity
✅ Improved departmental coordination
✅ Enhanced accountability and service delivery frameworks
✅ Promoted inclusive participation in local governance reforms

This initiative marks an important step towards building more effective, transparent, and responsive local government institutions in Afgooye District.

Centre for Peace and Democracy - CPD, under the Joint Peace Initiative (JPI) project, has successfully advanced communit...
21/05/2026

Centre for Peace and Democracy - CPD, under the Joint Peace Initiative (JPI) project, has successfully advanced community-led peacebuilding efforts in Galkacyo, Galmudug State, Somalia.

Through radio programs, digital media talk shows, and community dialogue sessions, conflict-affected communities were given a platform to share life stories, peace experiences, and reconciliation messages strengthening social healing and cohesion.

Key Achievements
✅4 talk shows conducted
✅ 92 participants engaged, including elders, women, youth, and peace committees
✅ Inclusive dialogue on peacebuilding, coexistence, and conflict resolution
✅ Increased awareness of reconciliation and peaceful coexistence

Impact
The sessions:
▶️Strengthened trust among diverse community groups
▶️Encouraged engagement in collective peace actions
▶️Amplified positive narratives of reconciliation and coexistence
▶️ Promoted social cohesion through dialogue and collective action

This initiative is jointly implemented by CPD and PSA n a CARE International Som -led consortium, funded by the Somalia Stability Fund

On May, 15,2026, the Centre for Peace and Democracy - CPD organized a historic Somali Youth Day commemoration that broug...
18/05/2026

On May, 15,2026, the Centre for Peace and Democracy - CPD organized a historic Somali Youth Day commemoration that brought together more than 200 young people from both North and South Galkayo (Galmudug & Puntland) at Five Star Hotel, South Galkayo, Galmudug State of Somalia.

The event honored the legacy of the Somali Youth League (SYL) founders and created a meaningful platform for youth engagement, dialogue, and peacebuilding across divided communities.

Participants reflected on the sacrifices and vision of the 13 SYL members, whose leadership contributed to Somalia’s independence and promoted the ideals of unity, national identity, and collective progress.

The strong participation from both sides of Galkayo demonstrated the growing commitment among Somali youth to foster social cohesion, strengthen cooperation, and contribute to lasting peace and stability.

The event was organized under the Joint Peace Initiative (JPI) project jointly implemented by CPD & PSA in a CARE International Somalia led consortium, with support from Somalia Stability Fund

Today, the Centre for Peace and Democracy - CPD together with Welthungerhilfe (WHH) programs team conducted a joint fie...
17/05/2026

Today, the Centre for Peace and Democracy - CPD
together with Welthungerhilfe (WHH) programs team conducted a joint field monitoring visit to Tuulo-Sarman and Biyagudud villages under Adado District to assess the progress of ongoing resilience and environmental restoration interventions.

In Tuulo-Sarman, the team monitored the rehabilitation of the borehole, which includes the construction of a 60m³ elevated water storage tank, a 1,000-meter pipeline extension, the construction of one communal water kiosk, and the provision of a standby generator. The borehole is expected to improve access to safe water for drought-affected communities and livestock in the area.

The team also visited Biyagudud village, where landscape restoration initiatives implemented through cash-for-work activities are supporting the construction of soil and water conservation structures aimed at environmental regeneration and tree restoration efforts.

In addition, the team assessed fodder production sites where upcoming fodder cultivation activities are expected to enhance livestock resilience and strengthen community livelihoods.

These interventions contribute to improving water access, environmental restoration, and sustainable livelihood opportunities for vulnerable pastoral and agro-pastoral communities.

The project is implemented by CPD with funding support from Welthungerhilfe (WHH) through Bundesministerium für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung (BMZ)

📍Jowhar District, Middle ShabelleUnder the REBUILD Project, the Centre for Peace and Democracy - CPD, in partnership wit...
15/05/2026

📍Jowhar District, Middle Shabelle

Under the REBUILD Project, the Centre for Peace and Democracy - CPD, in partnership with ActionAid strengthened and supported the management of a safe space for women and girls in Al-Aamiin IDP settlement, Jowhar District.

The initiative aimed to improve access to protection information, GBV support services, counselling, referral pathways, and case management support for vulnerable women and girls living in displacement-affected communities.

Through a community-led approach involving Community-Based Protection Networks (CBPNs), the project reinforced an existing community-run safe space to promote local ownership, trust, and long-term sustainability.

During the reporting period, the safe space hosted an awareness session attended by 56 women participants, focusing on violence prevention, early reporting, women’s empowerment, emergency shelter-related concerns, and available GBV services and referral mechanisms.

The activity was facilitated by a dedicated protection team comprising one GBV Nurse and two GBV Case Workers, who also supported GBV screening, counselling, referrals, and follow-up case management for domestic violence-related cases.

The intervention demonstrated the importance of locally grounded protection mechanisms that combine awareness, psychosocial support, and practical service pathways in a safe and confidential environment.

📍Jowhar District, Middle ShabelleUnder the REBUILD Project, the Centre for Peace and Democracy - CPD , in partnership wi...
15/05/2026

📍Jowhar District, Middle Shabelle

Under the REBUILD Project, the Centre for Peace and Democracy - CPD , in partnership with ActionAid successfully conducted two rounds of hygiene awareness campaigns across five communities in Jowhar District, Hirshabelle State of Somalia.

Through door-to-door outreach, small group discussions, and public awareness activities, the campaign reached 1,032 community members, including 675 women and 357 men, with key messages on handwashing, safe water handling, household water treatment, and cholera/AWD prevention.

The initiative prioritised vulnerable groups including caregivers, pregnant and lactating women, older persons, people living with disabilities, and households in high-risk sanitation areas.

CPD also trained 10 hygiene promoters and 1 supervisor, with women leading 70% of the outreach efforts, helping strengthen trust and behaviour change at household level.

The campaign demonstrated the power of combining community engagement with visible IEC materials to promote healthier, safer, and more resilient communities.

𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐛𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐭 – 𝐢𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭.After months of tension in Galkacyo, the Sac...
14/05/2026

𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐛𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐭 – 𝐢𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭.

After months of tension in Galkacyo, the Sacad and Lelkase communities have taken a decisive step forward by committing to peaceful coexistence.

In a one-day meeting supported by the Somalia Stability Fund (SSF) and implemented under the Joint Peace Initiative (JPI) by CPD & PSA in a CARE International Somalia led consortium, government officials, community elders, and religious leaders came together to translate dialogue into lasting impact.

Key outcomes from the engagement:
✅ Agreement on clear deterrents to end killings and protect civilian life
✅ A collective vision to position the Mudug region as a model of stability and peaceful coexistence
✅ Renewed trust anchored in local leadership and traditional conflict resolution mechanisms

This is community-led peacebuilding in action. When elders, faith leaders, and citizens unite behind a common purpose, transformation is not only possible – it becomes sustainable.

In a region where a single misunderstanding over livestock or water can unravel months of stability, Centre for Peace an...
10/05/2026

In a region where a single misunderstanding over livestock or water can unravel months of stability, Centre for Peace and Democracy - CPD brought together 40 Peace Committee representatives from seven districts across South Galkayo for a two-day Exchange Learning Visit in Galkacyo South, Galmudug State, Somalia.

Participants from Bandiradley, Galdogob, Docoley, AfBarwaqo, Towfiq, Gelinsoor, and Dhabad engaged in intensive discussions on conflict resolution, community reconciliation, and dialogue facilitation using traditional Xeer systems and locally led peacebuilding approaches.

The initiative strengthened collaboration between district peace committees while creating space for participants to exchange practical mediation experiences, identify shared challenges, and develop coordinated solutions for community-led conflict prevention.

“For ten years, I thought peace meant silence just keeping men from picking up guns. Now I know peace means process,” said Mariam Hassan, a Peace Committee Representative from Galdogob.

The training concluded with participants developing a joint action plan and communication mechanism aimed at improving coordination, rapid mediation response, and long-term peacebuilding collaboration across the districts.

This activity is part of the Joint Peace Initiative Project (JPI) implemented jointly by CPD and PSA under the CARE International Somalia led consortium and funded by the Somalia Stability Fund

The four-day Youth Policy Consultation Workshop through Inclusive Social Accountability (ISA) has successfully concluded...
02/05/2026

The four-day Youth Policy Consultation Workshop through Inclusive Social Accountability (ISA) has successfully concluded in Garbaharey District, Gedo Region.

Implemented by the Centre for Peace and Democracy - CPD under the Dowlad Wanaag Consortium, led by VNG International with support from the Somalia Stability Fund (SSF), the workshop brought together 50 youth participants from formal youth groups and the Youth Caucus formed under ISA.

Youth engaged directly with the Jubaland Ministry of Youth and Sports on the Draft Youth Policy, expected to be validated in May 2026. Through the ISA approach, participants analyzed the policy, identified priorities, and contributed practical recommendations rooted in the realities of Garbaharey youth.

The workshop strengthened youth capacity in policy engagement, dialogue, and social accountability, while enabling ministry representatives to better understand the challenges and aspirations of young people—especially around participation in local governance.

This milestone marks a step toward a more inclusive, responsive, and youth-driven policy, reinforcing collaboration between youth groups and government institutions.

In Jowhar District, a powerful shift is underway moving from reacting to disasters to anticipating them. Through a multi...
30/04/2026

In Jowhar District, a powerful shift is underway moving from reacting to disasters to anticipating them. Through a multi-stakeholder workshop led by the Centre for Peace and Democracy - CPD under the WAHAFA Build Phase project supported by Welthungerhilfe, local leaders and communities aligned around one goal: act early, save lives.

Bringing together government officials, community groups, and sector experts, the session turned Early Action Protocols (EAPs) into practical tools embedded within district plans. Clear roles, coordination pathways, and trigger-based actions were defined ensuring that warnings now lead to timely response.

The impact is real:
▶️ Faster, coordinated disaster response
▶️ Stronger collaboration between institutions and communities
▶️ Increased local ownership of preparedness systems

Jowhar is no longer waiting for disaster to strike—it is preparing ahead, protecting lives, and setting a model for anticipatory action in Somalia.

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Opposite SODMA Office, Madina-Airport Road, Wadajir District
Mogadishu

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