Protection and AoRs
Protection responses across the Areas of Responsibility for displaced and conflict-affected communities.
Legally registered, community led, donor ready, impact focused
Preserving expertise, building resilient futures
Across Somalia and the Horn of Africa, forcibly displaced persons face compounding crises: cyclical climate shocks, persistent conflict, and a humanitarian system under severe fiscal pressure. RFA ensures that frontline humanitarian knowledge keeps working for the people who need it.
3.8MIDPs, refugees, returnees and stateless people across Somalia and the Horn of Africa
10+ yrsTechnical depth of UN-level humanitarian programming
2026Founded in Galkayo and legally registered with MOPEDIC
8Programme areas across the humanitarian, development and peace nexus
Who we are
A locally led partner built from displaced humanitarian expertise
Between 2025 and 2026, mass UN agency and INGO funding cuts rendered thousands of expert humanitarian staff redundant, placing decades of frontline operational knowledge at risk of permanent loss. The communities most affected are those who can least afford it.
Resilient Future Alliance (RFA) exists to ensure that knowledge keeps working for the people who need it. Founded in Galkayo in 2026 and legally registered with MOPEDIC, RFA is a locally led Triple Nexus NGO that absorbs displaced humanitarian expertise and puts it back to work for displaced populations across Somalia.
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What we do
Our programme areas
From emergency protection to long-term durable solutions, our teams respond to the needs of forcibly displaced persons and marginalised communities.
Cash assistance
Cash transfers that let displaced households meet urgent needs with dignity and choice.
Child protection
Keeping children affected by displacement and conflict safe, supported and referred to the right services.
Livelihoods
Skills, income and economic opportunities that help displaced families move towards self-reliance.
Mixed migration
Protection-focused responses for people on the move, including along the Gulf of Aden route.
Food security
Food security responses for displaced populations facing drought and recurring shocks.
Climate adaptation
Adaptation support for pastoral and agro-pastoral communities facing cyclical climate shocks.
Durable solutions
Programming that helps IDPs and returnees across Somalia build lasting, secure futures.
Our approach
Working across the Triple Nexus
Displacement in Somalia is driven by climate, conflict and poverty at once. We link immediate relief with longer-term recovery and social cohesion.
Humanitarian
Protection, cash assistance, child protection and food security responses for displaced populations.
Development
Livelihoods, climate adaptation and durable solutions that help communities recover and stay resilient.
Peace
Programming for conflict-affected communities that strengthens cohesion between displaced and host populations.
Where we work
Rooted in Somalia, from Garoowe to Mogadishu
A community-rooted presence that reaches the FDPs and marginalised populations that larger actors struggle to serve.
- GalkayoWhere RFA was founded in 2026
- GarooweActive government partnerships
- MogadishuActive government partnerships
For donors and partners
Why partner with RFA
We offer donors something the sector urgently needs: a credible, registered, locally led delivery partner with the technical depth of a decade of UN-level programming, active government partnerships from Garoowe to Mogadishu, and a community-rooted presence.
Legally registered
Registered with MOPEDIC and accountable to Somali authorities.
Community led
Founded in Galkayo and rooted in the communities we serve.
Donor ready
Programme staff with a decade of UN-level technical experience.
Impact focused
Reaching FDPs and marginalised groups that larger actors struggle to serve.
Testimonials
Voices from the community
Resilient Future Alliance's dedication to empowering communities in Somalia is truly inspiring. Their innovative approaches to development have transformed countless lives, fostering hope and resilience where it’s needed most.
Resilient Future Alliance's impactful work in Somalia is a beacon of hope. Their commitment to sustainable development is changing lives, fostering education, and empowering communities to thrive independently.
Resilient Future Alliance's efforts in Somalia have been transformative. Their focus on community-driven initiatives and sustainable practices has uplifted many families, providing essential resources and education needed for lasting progress.
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News and insights
Empowering Communities: The Impact of Local NGOs in Galkayo
In the heart of Somalia, the city of Galkayo stands as a testament to resilience and community spirit.
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Mixed movement trends, 2025
Male-dominated Gulf of Aden migration faced protection interventions amidst smuggling and critical data-tracking challenges.
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Education and skill development
Our focus is on enhancing educational opportunities and skill-building for a brighter future.
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