Activities – SORDI

ICM Regional Conference

The Somali Research and Development Institute (SORDI) recently participated in the ICM Regional Conference held in Kigali, Rwanda, from September 24-26, 2024. This conference focused on midwifery and healthcare advancement, providing our team with an invaluable opportunity to engage in…

Dhiblawe Clinic Networking Event

Dhiblawe Clinic Networking Event The Private Sector Partnerships in Health (PSPH) project, funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and implemented by the Somali Research and Development Institute (SORDI) and DT Global, recently organized a networking event…

Magan Forum-Public-Private Partnerships in Somali

The Somali Research and Development Institute (SORDI) was honored to participate in the Magan Forum’s high-level panel, where discussions centered on critical investment opportunities between the Somali government and business leaders. The PSPH project, led by SORDI in partnership with…

Sport Campaign

Sport injuries campaign The PSPH project, funded by SDC and implemented by the Somali Research and Development Institute (SORDI) and DT Global, recently organized a sports injury healthcare event. This initiative aimed to support Kaafi Hospital and launch a campaign…

Launching Healthcare Education Platform in Somalia

We at SORDI and Appleseed, we’re on a mission to address the global shortage of healthcare professionals, estimated at around 18 million health workers. This shortage is impacting the ability of the health sector to provide essential services and is…

Wadaag Insurance Launch Event

Wadaag Insurance Launch Event On February 3rd, Wadaag Insurance hosted a successful launch event for their innovative Taakulo and Daryeele healthcare insurance products. Key stakeholders attended, including SORDI representatives as a proud Private Sector Partnership in Health. The evening featured…

Joint Analysis by SORDI and John Hopkins Explores Factors Impacting Midwifery Students and EarlyCareer Midwives

Joint Analysis by SORDI and John Hopkins Explores Factors Impacting Midwifery Students and Early Career Midwives SORDI and its partner, John Hopkins University, recently concluded a three-day joint analysis meeting where they collaborated on analyzing and writing for a qualitative…

Disseminating Insights Across Federal Member States

SORDI Organized FMS Dissemination Activities for Bar ama Baro Project In February, SORDI a local partner of the Lasser team, organized Federal Member State (FMS) dissemination activities in three states: Southwest, Jubballand, and Hirshabelle. These activities played a crucial role…

Training Data Collectors for FGDs in a Midwifery Workforce Development Cohort Study”

Training of Data Collectors for FGDs in a Midwifery Workforce Development Cohort Study A two-day training session was jointly conducted by SORDI and Johns Hopkins University (JHU) with the objective of equipping data collectors for the task of conducting Focus…

Advancing Midwifery Education in Somalia

Advancing Midwifery Education in Somalia On September 20, 2023, the Somali Research and Development Institute (SORDI) organized a validation meeting for midwifery stakeholders. The purpose of this meeting was to validate and finalize the findings of a rapid assessment conducted…