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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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

11/04/2026

The Centre for Peace and Democracy - CPD in partnership with Welthungerhilfe (WHH) under the WAHAFA Project, successfully conducted a one-day training in Jowhar District, Hirshabelle State, Somalia.

The workshop brought together 30 participants including district authorities, ministries, humanitarian actors, and community representatives to embed anticipatory action planning into district disaster risk management frameworks.

By linking early warning signals to pre-agreed triggers and timely interventions, Jowhar is taking a proactive step toward reducing the impact of floods and droughts on vulnerable communities.

Key recommendations included integrating trigger-based thresholds into district plans, strengthening coordination, and aligning with the Jowhar Flood Anticipatory Action Plan.

This marks a meaningful shift toward locally owned, proactive disaster management where early action becomes routine, not reactive.

08/04/2026

Our Executive Director Mohamed Yarrow joined the launch of a research report on “Somali Solutions: From Aid-Centred to State-Led Crisis Response”, convened by the Humanitarian Policy Group (HPG) and ODI Global in partnership with Somali Nexus Consortium at Lana Business Park in Mogadishu, Somalia.

The dialogue brought together government leaders, civil society, donors, and international partners to explore how to shift to state-led crisis response and examining the detrimental aid economy, alongside positive examples of state leadership.

Key takeaways included:
▪Strengthening state-led response mechanisms
▪Aligning partners around national priorities

As aid pressures grow and climate shocks intensify, the urgency for Somali-led solutions has never been greater.

We extend our sincere appreciation to HPG, ODI Global, Nexus Consortium Somalia, and all partners who contributed to this timely and important conversation.

06/04/2026

Centre for Peace and Democracy - CPD in partnership with Oxfam Somali and with funding from Start Network, has successfully implemented a WASH intervention in Saaxo Wanaag, Dugaago, and Sadex Higlo villages in Mudug Region, Somalia.

Designed as an anticipatory drought response, this project addressed urgent water scarcity and food insecurity delivering lasting solutions for vulnerable communities.

Key achievements include:
✅ 3 km pipeline extension in Sadex Higlo
✅ Construction of water kiosks for safe, organized access
✅ Installation of animal troughs to reduce congestion
✅ Full borehole rehabilitation in Dugaago with a new 11kW submersible pump
✅ Infrastructure upgrades in Saaxo Wanaag, including pipeline extensions and kiosks

What’s changed?
▶️ Reduced long queues and waiting times
▶️ Safer, more dignified water access for women and children
▶️ Less competition between people and livestock
▶️ Improved hygiene and community health
▶️ Strengthened livelihoods through better water availability

Today, communities can access water more equitably, safely, and efficiently a critical step toward resilience in the face of drought.

Together, we are building stronger, healthier communities.

05/04/2026

Centre for Peace and Democracy - CPD in partnership with ActionAid International successfully conducted a two-day training (25–26 March 2026) for Hygiene Promoters in Jowhar District, Hirshabelle State of Somalia.

The training brought together 11 participants (8 women and 3 men) from Banaaney, Xanshooley, Tawakal IDP, New Al-Aamin IDP, and Sheikh Cumar IDP—equipping them with practical, life-saving skills to serve their communities.

Participants strengthened their knowledge in:
💧 Safe water handling and storage
🧼 Proper handwashing practices
🚽 Safe sanitation and waste management
📣 Community engagement through household visits and small group sessions

Through hands-on demonstrations, role plays, and real-life problem solving, participants developed weekly workplans to roll out hygiene awareness activities across their communities.

📊 The results speak for themselves—knowledge improved by an average of 48% between pre- and post-training assessments!
🗣️ “Now I know how to ask questions first, not to blame people, and agree one action with the family.”
🗣️ “I will use pictures and demonstrations so people can practice, not just listen.”

With continued support, this trained team is expected to reach thousands of people, promoting simple yet life-saving practices that prevent waterborne diseases and improve public health.

Together, we are building healthier, more resilient communities

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04/04/2026

Centre for Peace and Democracy - CPD, in partnership with Oxfam Somali and with funding from the Start Network has successfully completed a Multi-Purpose Cash Assistance (MPCA) initiative supporting drought-affected communities in Galkacyo South District, Galmudug State of Somalia.

The project reached 1,075 households (660 female-headed and 415 male-headed), benefiting an estimated 6,450 individuals across 10 villages.

Through a Vulnerability-Based Transfer (VBT) approach, assistance was delivered transparently ensuring beneficiaries accessed support directly, without gatekeepers.

Each household received $80 per month for three consecutive months, helping meet urgent food and basic needs.

Impact on the ground:�Families used the cash to purchase staple foods, access water, secure essential household items, and repay debts accumulated during the peak of the drought.

This completed intervention highlights how flexible cash assistance restores dignity, strengthens resilience, and allows communities to prioritize their most urgent needs.

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Monday	08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 17:00
Thursday	08:00 - 17:00
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Sunday	08:00 - 17:00

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