ABOUT IRCA
About the Organization
Initiative for Relief and Climate Initiative for Relief and Climate Action (IRCA) is a Somali based, non-political, not-for- profit, and non-governmental humanitarian relief- and development organization established in 2018 by a local Somali Intellectuals that focuses to save lives, battling climate change- related issues by promoting Environmental sustainability and livelihood interventions.
IRCA promotes environmental sustainability, climate-smart livelihoods, and improved access to WASH, Health, education, and protection services, particularly in vulnerable and hard-to-reach communities of Southern Somalia. Its programs ranging from emergency relief to food security, agriculture, and climate change mitigation apply participatory, community-centered, and strategy-aligned approaches to foster resilience, dignity, and self-reliance.
- Climate actions
- Environmental sustainability
- Humanitarian and Climate-related challenges
- Emergency relief to food security, Agriculture and climate change preparedness
IRCA – Organization Profile
Our Vision
Our Mission
Our Core Values
• Integrity
• Transparency and Accountability
• Environmentally conscious.
• Gender sensitivity
• Equity & Inclusion
• Advocacy
Our Target group
In 2024, IRCA’s program intervention reached over 257,000 through its Durable Solutions, resilience and emergency response interventions in IDPs and poor host communities in Southwest state of Somalia.
Our Thematic Areas
– IRCA Programs target the most vulnerable underserved
– Emergency Relief Response
– Environmental &Climate Education, conservation, and rehabilitation
– Food security, Agriculture and Livelihood Development
– Education
– Health & Nutrition
– Water, Sanitation and Promotion of Hygiene (WASH)
– Protection, Peace building, and social cohesion
