Raia Development Initiative (RDI) – Building Collective Co-Operation

Building Collective Co-Operation

Raia Development Initiative (RDI) is a non-profit making, non-religious and non-governmental organization working in cross-border regions of Kenya and Somalia. Established on April 23rd, 2012, RDI empowers young men and women through constructive engagement in peace-building and fostering healthy, just societies.

Focus Areas

RDI's strategic direction is anchored on these thematic areas

Countering violent Extremism (CVE)

Peace Building and Human Security

Governance and leadership

Relief and Recovery

Youth Leadership Development

Resilience Building for pastrolist groups

Water and sanitation (Wash) sector

Livelihood and Entrepreneurship Program

Gender and other marginalized groups

Hon Rashid Kassim MP Wajir East 2017-2022 making his remark during the signing of Khorof Harar Peace declaration

Cross border Community representative’s unanimous agreement to the resolutions-Khorof Harar declaration.

Wajir East Member of Parliament Hon. Adan Daud addressing the participants. Handaki cross border meeting 0n 2nd – 3rd Sep. 2022

School Mentorship program on CVE and De-Radicalization at Wajir High School.

inter community dialogue meeting at konton-Darasalam corridor during the Deris Wanaag program

Sheep and Goats distributed by RDI to selected youths and women groups during the Deris Wanaag program.

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Our Partners

Some of RDI's strategic and implementing partners