Somaliland Agriculture Organization (SAO) is a Somali national non-governmental organisation advancing community-led peacebuilding, prevention of violent extremism, reconciliation, voluntary reintegration, accountable recovery and climate-resilient livelihoods.
Operating principles:
- Humanity and Impartiality — Needs-based assistance that protects dignity and prioritises the most vulnerable.
- Conflict Sensitivity and Do No Harm — Analysis of local power, clan, gender and conflict dynamics to avoid worsening tensions.
- Participation and Local Ownership — Communities co-design priorities, targeting, delivery oversight, feedback and learning.
- Gender and Social Inclusion — Meaningful participation of women, youth, minority groups and persons with disabilities.
- Accountability and Safeguarding — Clear entitlements, confidential complaints, PSEA, protection referrals and corrective action.
- Sustainability and Resilience — Skills, local structures, market linkages, shared assets and transition planning.
Core programme areas:
- Peacebuilding — PVE, dialogue, reconciliation, reintegration and resilience
- Cash & Cash-Plus — UCT, mobile money, social protection and livelihood recovery
- Agriculture — Inputs, CSA, GAP, farmer training and market recovery
- Livestock — Cash-plus, feed, veterinary support, resource management and nutrition
- Fisheries — Safety gear, processing kits, cash assistance and training
- Community Assets — CFW/UCT, water, land and natural-resource assets
- MEAL & AAP — Digital data, PDM, feedback, safeguarding and learning
- Capacity Development — Authorities, peace structures, committees, cooperatives and communities