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, ARACHTI translates scientific evidence into practical solutions that strengthen health and food systems and drive sustainable development in Somalia.
Our Thematic Pillars
ARACHTI focuses on:
Health Systems
Human, animal, and environmental health using integrated One Health approaches.
Food Systems
Agriculture, livestock, food security, nutrition, and agro-industrial development.
How We Deliver Impact
We deliver research, capacity building, community support, and policy guidance to create evidence-based solutions that strengthen health and food systems in Somalia.
Research & Innovation
We generate applied and context-relevant evidence that informs policy and practical solutions.
Capacity Development
We build sustainable local expertise through training, mentorship, and institutional strengthening.
Community Engagement
We co-design and implement solutions with communities to ensure relevance, inclusion, and long-term impact.
Policy Support
We provide evidence-based insights and decision-support tools to strengthen governance and service delivery.
Our Programs and Projects
We implement targeted programs and projects that translate evidence into action across health and food systems.
Featured Program
Somali One Health Centre (SOHC)
Our flagship program advancing integrated research, surveillance, and capacity development across human, animal, plant, and environmental health.
Partner With ARACHTI
Partner with us to co-create evidence-driven solutions
that strengthen health and food systems in Somalia
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.
Call for Abstracts SOHC2026 Announcement
Somali One Health Conference 2026 (SOHC 2026)Theme:Innovative One Health Approaches for AMR and Pandemic Readiness in SomaliaThe 3rd Somali One Health Conference (SOHC 2026) invites researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and students
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