SAACID

SAACID (say-eed - Somali, meaning 'to help') is an indigenous Somali, not-for-profit, non-religious, non-political, Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) founded and directed by Somali women, that focuses on practical measures to enhance the life-options of women, children and the poor... Our key theatre of operations is exclusively confined to Somalia. SAACID was founded in Somalia in October 1990. In 1998 SAACID formally moved to a development focus (from a humanitarian relief focus), as SAACID believes that it is only through long-term development that SAACID can help extract Somalia from the mire of conflict and poverty. This change in organisational focus has proved nearly impossible though, as most available funding for Somalia remains "emergency relief" related... SAACID is a non-political, non-religious, and non-governmental women's organisation (NGO) that is registered in Somalia and Australia.

Also known as: SAACID-Australia, SAACID-Australia Incorporated, SAACID-International

Registration numbers: CH1371 (W)

Primary location: Austin United States