Access Development and Relief Organization (ADRO) is a women-led humanitarian and development organization established in 1995 in response to recurring shocks in Somalia, including droughts, floods, conflict, and food insecurity
ADRO is registered with the Federal Government of Somalia, ADRO is committed to delivering integrated and sustainable interventions that strengthen resilience, improve food and nutrition security, and safeguard vulnerable populations
With over 30 years of operational experience, ADRO has worked with international organizations, UN agencies, and foundations to implement impactful programs that bridge humanitarian response and long-term development.
ADRO operates across several regions in Somalia, including Lower Shabelle, Middle Shabelle, Bay, Bakool, Hiiraan, Banadir, Gedo, and Jubba, with field offices in Jowhar, Marka, Baidoa, and Kismayo
The organization also maintains an operational presence in Mogadishu and Hargeisa to support its growing portfolio of humanitarian and development interventions
Its thematic focus areas include food security and livelihoods, climate resilience, WASH, health and nutrition, peacebuilding, and protection
This wide scope enables ADRO to address both urgent humanitarian needs and the root causes of vulnerability, ensuring sustainable and inclusive solutions for the communities it serves.