Where we work
Rooted in the Shabelle, serving South & Central Somalia.
SHARAN grows in phases, so that every new area is matched by real presence, community relationships and the capacity to deliver.
- Headquarters
- Phase 1 · Core
- Phase 2 · Expansion
- Phase 3 · Wider reach
Schematic map for orientation only. Regional names do not imply a position on administrative or political status.
Middle Shabelle
Focus: HQ operations, flood and drought response, education, livelihoods
Hiraan & Lower Shabelle
Focus: Riverine resilience, durable solutions, peacebuilding
South & Central Somalia
Focus: Partnership and consortium-based programmes
Headquarters
Jowhar, Middle Shabelle
The capital of Hirshabelle State: inside the communities we serve, rather than managing them from a distance.
Coverage principles
How we decide where and how to work
Federal and state interface
We work with the Hirshabelle State Government, SoDMA, line ministries, district authorities and the humanitarian coordination system.
Community-enabled delivery
Village committees, water-user groups, women's and youth groups and elders provide local knowledge, access and accountability.
Risk-led activation
Where and how SHARAN works depends on need, access, security and duty of care.
The river is the anchor, not the boundary
The Shabelle basin is where SHARAN is rooted; its mandate covers South and Central Somalia.
Stakeholder engagement
Triple Nexus and Quadruple Helix
Without peace, gains do not last. Because SHARAN is present before, during and after a crisis, it can respond fast and stay to rebuild. And no single actor can solve the Shabelle's problems alone, so we connect four groups.
Public sector
Federal and Hirshabelle ministries, SoDMA and district authorities set policy, coordinate and sustain services.
Civil society
Communities, CBOs, women's and youth groups, elders and religious leaders own and drive change.
Academia
Universities and research bodies provide evidence, applied research and skills; we offer field access and learning.
Private sector
Local traders, telecoms, money transfer companies and agribusinesses support markets, jobs, cash transfers and innovation.
Partner with SHARAN
Invest in communities that are ready to lead their own resilience.
We welcome partners who value local ownership, accountability and lasting results.