Who we are
We believe that we can save life
SAACID is an indigenous Somali not-for-profit, non-political, non-governmental organization founded and directed by Somali women that focuses on practical measures to enhance life-options of women, children and the poor. SAACID was originally founded in Somalia on October 3rd 1990, and is one of the Somalia’s oldest continuously operational indigenous non-governmental women organization. SAACID has continually operated in the anarchic context of Somalia for more than 32 years now. This organization has been dedicated to the empowerment of Somali women, children and the poor. SAACID has earned reputation among their local and international partners for the heist quality of work – for accountability, sustainability, responsibility, and sensitivity. SAACID is full member of Core Humanitarian Standards known as CHS Alliance.

