Bilan Awdal Organization is seeking research, technical and implementation partners to develop and implement collaborative initiatives on climate-resilient forest systems in Awdal Region, Somaliland.
We are interested in cooperating with universities, research institutions, NGOs, environmental organisations, forestry experts and international development partners on community-based forest and landscape restoration, agroforestry, dryland ecosystem rehabilitation, biodiversity conservation and sustainable natural resource management.
Potential areas of collaboration include joint project development, research and knowledge exchange, technical capacity-building, community participation, climate adaptation planning, restoration demonstrations and resource mobilisation.
BAO can contribute local community engagement, stakeholder coordination, field-level collaboration and knowledge of local environmental and livelihood challenges. We welcome partnerships for joint proposals, pilot initiatives and longer-term cooperation.
Bilan Awdal Organization (BAO) is a non-governmental, non-profit civil society organisation based in Boorama, Awdal Region, Somaliland, Somalia. The organisation works with communities and stakeholders to promote climate resilience, environmental sustainability, sustainable livelihoods and inclusive community development.
BAO's areas of work include climate change adaptation, sustainable agriculture, water conservation, renewable energy, ecosystem protection, biodiversity conservation, environmental awareness, youth empowerment and women's participation in community development.
The organisation seeks to strengthen community-driven approaches that connect environmental protection with sustainable economic opportunities and improved local resilience. BAO is interested in working with national and international NGOs, universities, research institutions, government authorities and development partners to develop practical, locally relevant solutions.
Through this partnership platform, BAO aims to establish cooperation on climate-resilient forest systems, landscape restoration, agroforestry, dryland ecosystem rehabilitation and sustainable natural resource management in the Horn of Africa.