About ARACHTI
Building a resilient Somalia through evidence, capacity, and collaboration
Our Story
ARACHTI’s journey began in 2014 as the research arm of Abrar University, where we quickly established ourselves as a credible source of knowledge and training. For over a decade, we built a robust foundation of research excellence and community trust.
On October 19, 2025, we embarked on a new chapter, reconstituting as an independent institution. This strategic evolution marked our commitment to scaling impact, serving a broader national development agenda, and operating with enhanced autonomy and focus.
Today, we carry forward a rich legacy of research while innovating for Somalia’s future, maintaining our academic rigor while expanding our reach to government, private sector, and international partners.
ARACHTI, abbreviated from Abrar Research and Training Centre, is intentionally constructed to echo the Somali word “Aragti,” meaning vision and insight, symbolizing our mission to transform evidence into meaningful impact.
Our Vision and Mission
Vision
Evidence-driven solutions for a resilient Somalia.
Mission
To generate actionable evidence, build local capacity, and deliver practical solutions through collaborative partnerships with public institutions, academia, civil society, the private sector, and international partners.
Our Values and Commitment
Excellence and Integrity
We uphold the highest standards in all our research, training, and operations. Our data is rigorously collected, our analysis is transparent, and our recommendations are unbiased and evidence-based.
Sustainability Through Local Capacity
We invest in Somali talent and institutions to build self-reliant local expertise that can drive Somalia's development.
Collaborative Partnership
We believe complex challenges require collective action. We work closely with government ministries, universities, civil society, private sector, and international agencies, respecting each partner's unique contribution.
Innovation & Contextual Relevance
We continuously seek novel approaches while ensuring they are adapted to Somalia's unique cultural, environmental, and social context. We blend global knowledge with local wisdom.
Inclusion and Equity
We actively work to ensure our research and programs benefit all Somalis, with particular attention to marginalized groups including women, youth, and persons with disabilities.
Join Us to Create Impact
We invite you to join us in building a Somalia where every policy is informed by evidence, every program is grounded in local context, and every citizen benefits from scientific progress.
