Our Story

WORDA, Women Redevelopment and Rehabilitation Organization is a non-profit making and non-political organization engaged in the development of Somaliland communities since 1994 as a Community Based Organization (CBO), and became registered NGO in 1997.

WORDA is one of the founding members of Nagaad network, which a women network in Somaliland, and a founding member of Nafis network, which is an anti-FGC, network in Somaliland. To put women’s causes at the regional level WORDA is a member organization of the Strategic Initiative for Women in the Horn of Africa (SIHA), established in 1995 as a regional network which undertakes research, capacity-building, sub-granting, and advocacy on women’s human rights.

WORDA is women-led organization that works towards changing the lives of women and amplifying their voices to claim their rights. Often times it is the women in households who are not only the primary caregivers but also the providers. Why not invest and empower women to have access to tools to succeed in life and build confidence in the pursuit of their goals. WORDA approaches this objective through advocating for human rights and justice, delivering educational programs and skills training, promoting access and participation in decision-making process.

The main office is in Hargeisa Capital City of Somaliland and six other regional operations (Maroodijeex, Awdal, Sahil, Togdheer, Sool, and Sanag).