Who We Are
ARACHTI (Abrar Research & Training Centre) is a Somali-led institution dedicated to generating actionable evidence, strengthening institutional capacity, and co-developing community-driven solutions. Founded in 2014 under Abrar University and reconstituted as an independent centre in 2025, we work where rigorous Science for Development, equitable Social Systems, and transformative Technology & Innovation converge to support national development goals and create sustainable impact.
Our Thematic Pillars
We address Somalia's interconnected challenges through focused work in three critical sectors. Explore our areas of expertise below
Science for Development
Building Somalia's evidence base for health, food security, and environmental resilience.
Social Systems
Examines the social, economic, and governance systems that shape Somali society, producing evidence to drive policies and programs that leave no one behind.
Technology Solutions
Focuses on developing, adapting, and implementing practical technological solutions that make our work across all sectors more efficient, scalable, and data-driven
What We Do
We deliver research, capacity building, community support, and policy guidance to create evidence-based solutions that strengthen health, society, and technology across Somalia.
Research & Innovation
We conduct field-based, inter- & trans-disciplinary research that turns data into actionable strategies and practical tools.
Capacity Development
We build lasting Somali expertise through professional courses, mentorship, and institutional training.
Community Service
We co-design and implement interventions with communities, translating research into tangible change on the ground.
Policy Support
We empower government and partners with evidence-based policy briefs and decision-support tools for sustainable development.
Join Us to Create Impact
Join us in building meaningful, evidence-driven solutions that strengthen communities, institutions, and systems. By working with us, you collaborate with a committed team of researchers, trainers, and innovators dedicated to creating lasting impact. Together, we co-design projects, drive sustainable development, and transform ideas into practical results that benefit Somalia and beyond.
Somali One Health Centre (SOHC)
The Somali One Health Centre is ARACHTI's flagship programme, driving integrated surveillance, research, and capacity development that connects the health of people, animals, plants, and the environment.
News & Events
The Somali One Health Centre is ARACHTI's flagship programme, driving integrated surveillance, research, and capacity development that connects the health of people, animals, plants, and the environment.
One Health in Islamic Perspective – Public Lecture
This public lecture explores how Islamic teachings align with the One Health approach to protect human health, animal health, and the environment as one interconnected system. The session highlights the
Somali One Health Centre Researcher Awarded Prestigious International Grant
RSTMH Grant Awarded to Dr Aamir Osman Somali One Health Centre Researcher Awarded Prestigious International Grant Alhamdulillah—we are proud to announce a significant achievement for the Somali One Health Centre. Dr.
Join Us for One Health Day 2025 – Together Against AMR and Zoonotic Threats
One Health Day Event Somali One Health Centre to Host Virtual Symposium for One Health Day 2025 The Abrar Research and Training Centre (ARACHTI), through its flagship Somali One Health Centre,
Open One Health Lecture by Prof Jakob at SOHC_19Jan2024
Open Lecture One Health in SocioEcological Systems: Combining Health and Natural Resources Management On January 19, 2024, Prof. Dr. Jakob Zinsstag, Head of the Human and Animal Health Unit, and