Who we are
A national humanitarian organization working in Ethiopia since 2011.
About RACIDA Ethiopia
Rural Agency for Community Initiative Development and Assistance.
RACIDA is a national non-profit, non-governmental and non-religious humanitarian organization, registered and working in Ethiopia since 2011 to enhance the self-reliance, prosperity and dignity of the most vulnerable communities living in the hotspot arid and semi-arid areas of Ethiopia.
RACIDA exists to support pastoralist and agro-pastoralist communities to build better livelihood options and to thrive in peaceful coexistence with each other, through long-term development, resilience building and emergency and crisis response interventions that mitigate the impacts of prevailing shocks and hazards.
Vision
To build resilience and prosperity among the most vulnerable communities living in the ASALs of East and Horn of Africa.
Mission
Dignified and thriving Arid and Semi-Arid Lands communities (ASALs): bringing lasting positive solutions on the journey to eradicate poverty and the suffering of the most vulnerable and marginalized communities in Ethiopia and the Horn of Africa at large.
Core values
Four values shape how we work.
Integrity
We commit to the highest standards of transparency, accountability, and honesty.
Excellence
We are devoted to professional rigour, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Esprit de corps
We embrace diversity, collaboration, and work well together for the good of all.
Justice
We believe everyone deserves fair access to opportunities, resources, and rights.
Strategic goals
Four goals guide our work.
The core strategies explored by RACIDA include capacity development, partnerships and linking, advocacy, learning, and technology driven innovation. Inclusion and climate justice are mainstreamed in all programs.
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Community resilience and voice
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Access to basic services and rights
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Humanitarian aid in crisis
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Stronger systems and capacity
Fields of expertise
What we do best.
Eleven areas of practice built over more than a decade of work in Ethiopia.
- Sustainable WASH development
- Livelihood and food security
- Education
- Natural resources management
- CMDRR
- Peace building initiatives
- Environmental protection through a One Health approach
- Child protection
- Health and nutrition
- Gender equality
- Emergency relief operations
Operational presence
One country office, six field office areas.
RACIDA operates in the Mandera Triangle, which includes northern Kenya, southern Ethiopia (Liban zone) and South-Central Somalia (Gedo region), the northern Somali Region zones of Fafan and Sitti, and Assosa in Benishangul Gumuz Region.
View office contacts- Country office Addis Ababa
- Siti and East Oromia Dire Dawa
- Fafan Zone Jigjiga, Shabeley and Gursum
- Shabelle Godey
- Liban Dollo-Addo, Filtu and Dekasuftu
- Dawa Zone Moyale and Mubarak
- Benishangul Gumuz Region Assosa
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