Mental health remains a core priority for IADR. The organization has trained local actors, raised awareness, and integrated mental health services into education, health, and peacebuilding programs — increasing community resilience.
By collaborating with women’s networks, traditional leaders, and local authorities, IADR has strengthened community-based protection systems that support survivors and prevent violence.
Through community discussions and public campaigns, IADR has facilitated over 15 community forums that promote shared responsibility, challenge harmful norms, and advance gender equality across Somalia.
IADR has actively participated in policy dialogues and engaged government and civil society actors to advocate for gender-responsive laws and institutional reforms, contributing to long-term systemic change.
By promoting girl-child education, leadership development, and safe learning environments, IADR has enabled 1,200 marginalized girls to enroll and stay in school — a crucial step toward gender equality.
IADR has improved women’s health outcomes by delivering mental health education, reproductive health awareness, and community-based wellbeing programs that reached over 6,000 women and adolescent girls.
IADR’s awareness campaigns and community-based prevention strategies have reached more than 10,000 people, helping reduce gender-based violence and strengthen survivor referral systems.
Through legal aid, paralegal support, and rights awareness programs, IADR has helped over 2,000 women seek justice and protection from discrimination and violence.This work strengthens women’s access to fair and accountable justice systems.
IADR has enhanced economic opportunities for more than 1,500 women by offering entrepreneurship training, access to microfinance, and support for income-generating activities.This initiative strengthens financial independence and builds long-term economic resilience.
Since 2015, IADR has trained and mentored over 800 women in governance, peacebuilding, and political engagement. These women are now actively contributing to local and regional decision-making forums, proving that when women lead, communities become stronger, fairer, and more resilient.