Pastoralist Affairs Association of Somalia
Empowering the Forgotten,Sustaining the Future
About Us
Organization History
Since 2016
The Pastoralist Affairs Association of Somalia (PAAS) is a local,
non-governmental, non-political, non-racial, and non-profit
organisation founded by development-oriented individuals
committed to improving the lives of pastoralists, agro-pastoralists,
internally displaced persons (IDPs), returnees, and host
communities.
Operating in Baidoa and other parts of Southwest State and the
larger Somalia, since 2016, PAAS addresses the deep-rooted
challenges of marginalisation, conflict, climate shocks (droughts,
floods), insecurity, child recruitment, and harmful practices that
continue to affect vulnerable communities in Somalia.
Services
Health , Nutrition & WASH
Improving community health and nutrition
outcomes through awareness, service delivery,
and life-saving interventions in clean water,
sanitation, and hygiene to reduce preventable
diseases.
Education & Youth Empowerment
Expanding access to quality education, early
childhood care, and vocational training to equip
children and youth with knowledge, skills, and
opportunities for a brighter future.
Education & Youth Empowerment
Promoting women’s empowerment and protecting
girls and women from gender-based violence by
raising awareness, strengthening referral
pathways, and fostering equitable participation in
decision-making.
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Vision & Mission
Our Vision
Our Values
Our Mission
A resilient Somalia where pastoralists,
agro-pastoralists, IDPs, returnees, and
host communities live with dignity,
equality, and opportunity, contributing
meaningfully to sustainable national
development.
Integrity & Transparency
Community Empowerment
Sustainability
Equity & Inclusion
To empower vulnerable communities bypromoting education, health, childprotection, gender equality, livelihoods,and peace through sustainable,community-driven humanitarian anddevelopment initiatives that createlasting change.
Our Initiatives
Making Impact
Explore our key projects aimed at strengthening pastoralist resilience and enhancing livestock management. Our programs are designed to address challenges faced, especially during adverse conditions.
Livelihoods & Food Security
01
Supporting vulnerable households with
sustainable income-generating activities, livestock
protection, and farming initiatives that enhance
resilience against drought, floods, and climate
shocks.
pastoralist & Agro-pastoralist Affairs
02
Addressing the unique challenges of pastoral and
agro-pastoral communities through livestock
health, rangeland management, and advocacy
for policies that protect livelihoods and cultures.
Financial Assistance
Environment & Climate Resilience
03
Promoting environmental education,
conservation, and adaptation strategies that
mitigate the impact of climate change and
sustain natural resources for future generations.
Inspiring Change
Livelihoods & Food Security
04
We proudly share stories of how our initiatives have transformed lives and communities, showcasing the resilience of pastoralists and the positive changes made through our programs.
