Who We Are ?

Locally Led Action is a locally rooted, community-led humanitarian and development organisation established in Somalia on 21 December 2022. We exist to advance a different way of doing humanitarian and development work—one that places local people, knowledge, leadership and decision-making at the centre of change.

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We Acknowledge ThatHope in Action Saves Lives

Delivering rapid support and essential aid to communities affected by disasters, conflict, or crises, helping families survive, recover, and rebuild their lives with dignity and resilience.

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We ProvideSafe Spaces for Equal Voices

Creating protective environments, advocating for gender equality, and empowering women and children to have a voice, develop confidence, and reach their full potential.

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We BelieveKnowledge Drives Impact

Conducting research, advocacy, and policy engagement to provide evidence-based solutions, influence decision-makers, and drive meaningful social and systemic transformation.

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Community-led

Communities at the center of decisions and solutions.

Inclusive

Empowering women, youth, and persons with disabilities.

Accountable

Transparent, responsible and answerable to those we serve.

Partnership-driven

Stronger together through collaboration and trust.

Evidence-led

Learning, adapting and improving for lasting impact.

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Turning local voices into global change through community-driven action

Locally Led Action is a locally rooted, community-led humanitarian and development organisation established in Somalia on 21 December 2022. We exist to advance a different way of doing humanitarian and development work—one that places local people, knowledge, leadership and decision-making at the centre of change.
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Programs

Our Programs

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Climate Resilience and DRR

Helping communities anticipate, prepare for and adapt to climate and disaster risks.

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Education & Youth Empowerment

Expanding opportunities for children and young people to learn, develop skills and shape their futures.

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Peacebuilding

Supporting communities to prevent conflict, resolve disputes and build peaceful relationships.

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Wash - Water, Sanitation & Hygiene

Improving sustainable and equitable access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene.

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Livelihoods

Supporting households and communities to build sustainable livelihoods and greater economic independence.

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Emergency Response

Delivering rapid, dignified and locally informed assistance when communities face crisis.

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Health and Nutrition

Supporting households and communities to build sustainable livelihoods and greater economic independence.

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Protection and Inclusion

Promoting safety, dignity, rights and meaningful inclusion for people at heightened risk.

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Recovery and Durable Solution

Supporting crisis- and displacement-affected communities to move from emergency assistance towards recovery, resilience and self-reliance.

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Impact

Our Organization’s Impact report

Every year we serve more than 4 million people by addressing their needs supporting them to build self-sufficiency and resilience.
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The difference you make

40,000

Orphans are supported each year across 6 different States in Somalia

738.0K

were reached with gender-based violence prevention and care

537.0K

People received clean drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene in Somalia

1.244M

House holds received food and nutrition throughout the country

23,000

Were assisted in starting jobs and provided with much needed livelihood opportunities

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