Galkayo Education Center for Peace and Development (GECPD) is a women-led, non-governmental, non-profit organization established in October 1999 in response to the profound social, economic, and educational challenges faced by women and girls before, during, and after the civil war in Somalia
The organization was created to promote educational opportunities, protect rights, and improve the overall status of women, girls, and other vulnerable groups, recognizing education as a cornerstone for sustainable peace, development, and social transformation.