About SORDI
FOUNDED 2015
Who We Are
SORDI is a Somalia-focused, independent think tank, multidisciplinary research and capacity development institute specializing in addressing complex health, education, disaster climate resilience and humanitarian crisis in Somalia. SORDI focuses on institutional capacity development and the comprehensive study of disaster resilience, climate change adaption, natural resources management and water, nutrition and food security, health systems, sustainable and quality education, public financial management and media and governance.
SORDI promotes innovation through resilience leadership, programming, and knowledge management. Since its foundation in 2015, SORDI was established to act as a coordinating agent to facilitate multidisciplinary learning, capacity building and knowledge transfer among government institutions, donors, civil society, private sector, communities and research centres and universities in Somalia and abroad.
The primary objective of SORDI is to strengthen the capacity of people, infrastructure and systems by applying rigorous scientific research, conducting advanced specialized and promoting robust learning between communities, government, NGOs, INGOs and donors.
SORDI is implementing knowledge management programs funded by international donors for the Somali communities across federal member states and Somaliland as well as Ministries of Federal Government of Somalia, Federal Member States and Somaliland.
OUR MANDATE
What We Offer
The primary objective of SORDI is to strengthen the capacity of people, infrastructure and systems by applying rigorous scientific research, conducting advanced specialised training, and promoting robust learning between communities, government, NGOs, INGOs and donors.
SORDI has a vast network of researchers, enumerators and field workers operating in Somaliland, Puntland, Galmudug, Hirshabelle, Southwest, Jubaland and the Federal Government areas.
OUR FOUNDATION
Mission, Vision & Values
Our Mission
Empowering Somalia's development by generating evidence-based solutions that effectively bridge research and policy practice.
Our Vision
To be the leading independently managed think tank and research institute in the Horn of Africa by 2030.
Our Values
Integrity, innovation, collaboration, inclusivity, accountability and commitment to Somalia's sustainable development.
WHY SORDI
Why Choose Us
We combine research rigour with operational expertise to deliver meaningful results.
We Understand Requirements
Deep contextual knowledge of Somalia's development landscape built over a decade of operations.
We Work Precisely
Rigorous, systematic approaches ensuring the highest quality research, monitoring and capacity development.
We Deliver Best Output
A strong track record of delivering impactful, measurable results across communities in Somalia.