{"id":6,"date":"2026-08-09T15:03:33","date_gmt":"2026-08-09T15:03:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ardasomalia.org\/home\/?page_id=6"},"modified":"2026-08-09T19:47:41","modified_gmt":"2026-08-09T19:47:41","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ardasomalia.org\/home\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light\" style=\"min-height:720px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(35deg,rgb(6,0,151) 0%,rgb(130,4,255) 73%,rgb(193,15,255) 100%)\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"inherit-container-width wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 43%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-white-color has-text-color\">Building Resilient Communities. Creating Lasting Change.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\">ARDA works with vulnerable and marginalized communities across Somalia and Mandera County, Kenya to deliver locally led humanitarian, development, peacebuilding and resilience solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#Whatwedo\">OUR WORK<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#contact\">PARTNER WITH US<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/ardasomalia.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/water-trucking.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-49 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ardasomalia.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/water-trucking.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ardasomalia.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/water-trucking-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ardasomalia.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/water-trucking-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Locally Led. Community Driven. Resilience Focused.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Active in Relief &amp; Development Assistance (ARDA) is a Somali NGO established in 2007, delivering integrated humanitarian and development programs across Somalia and Mandera County, Kenya.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">We work alongside communities and local stakeholders to address urgent needs, strengthen resilience, promote peace and create sustainable opportunities for recovery and development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#aboutus\">ABOUT ARDA<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">OUR IMPACT<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-16cef306 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-1 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"color:#000000;background-color:#ffe97d;padding-top:2em;padding-right:2em;padding-bottom:2em;padding-left:2em\">\n<h2 id=\"single\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:40px\">YEARS OF EXPERIENCE<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignfull is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-cbcdc57d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background no-border-radius wp-element-button\" style=\"background-color:#000000\">19 Years +<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-2 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"color:#000000;background-color:#d1d1e1;padding-top:2em;padding-right:2em;padding-bottom:2em;padding-left:2em\">\n<h2 id=\"family\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:40px\">COUNTRIES<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignfull is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-cbcdc57d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background no-border-radius wp-element-button\" style=\"background-color:#000000\">2<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-3 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"color:#000000;background-color:#c0ebf1;padding-top:2em;padding-right:2em;padding-bottom:2em;padding-left:2em\">\n<h2 id=\"patron\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:40px\"><strong>PROGRAM AREAS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignfull is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-cbcdc57d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background no-border-radius wp-element-button\" style=\"background-color:#000000\">15+<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#ourimpact\">DISCOVER OUR IMPACT<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Responding to Needs. Building Resilience. Creating Opportunities.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ARDA delivers integrated humanitarian and development programs that address immediate needs while strengthening the systems, livelihoods and community capacities needed for long-term resilience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\"><strong>WASH<\/strong><br>Safe water, sanitation and hygiene.<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\"><strong>Food Security &amp; Livelihoods<\/strong><br>Livelihood recovery and economic opportunities.<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\"><strong>Disaster Risk Reduction<\/strong><br>Preparedness and community resilience.<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center wp-element-button\"><strong>Health &amp; Nutrition<\/strong><br>Essential health and nutrition services.<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\"><strong>Peacebuilding &amp; Social Cohesion<\/strong><br>Dialogue, reconciliation and peaceful coexistence.<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\"><strong>Climate Adaptation<\/strong><br>Climate-resilient livelihoods and natural resource management.<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#whatwedo\">EXPLORE WHAT WE DO<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">OUR APPROACH<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-2&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-2-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" id=\"accordion-item-2\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">01 \u2014 RESPOND<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-2\" data-wp-bind--hidden=\"state.isHidden\" data-wp-on--beforematch=\"actions.handleBeforeMatch\" id=\"accordion-item-2-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Provide timely assistance when communities face emergencies and shocks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-3&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-3-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" id=\"accordion-item-3\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">02 \u2014 RECOVER<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-3\" data-wp-bind--hidden=\"state.isHidden\" data-wp-on--beforematch=\"actions.handleBeforeMatch\" id=\"accordion-item-3-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Restore essential services, livelihoods and community infrastructure.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-4&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-4-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" id=\"accordion-item-4\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">03 \u2014 BUILD RESILIENCE<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-4\" data-wp-bind--hidden=\"state.isHidden\" data-wp-on--beforematch=\"actions.handleBeforeMatch\" id=\"accordion-item-4-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Strengthen local capacity to prepare for and withstand future shocks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-5&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-5-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" id=\"accordion-item-5\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">04 \u2014 CREATE OPPORTUNITIES<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-5\" data-wp-bind--hidden=\"state.isHidden\" data-wp-on--beforematch=\"actions.handleBeforeMatch\" id=\"accordion-item-5-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Support sustainable livelihoods, youth empowerment, peace and locally led development.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-verse has-text-align-center\">We don't only respond to today's needs. We work with communities to build a stronger and more resilient future.<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WHERE WE WORK<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rooted in Communities Across Somalia and Kenya<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ARDA operates across South West State, Jubaland and Gedo in Somalia, as well as Mandera County in Kenya, maintaining close relationships with communities, authorities and local partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"859\" height=\"458\" src=\"https:\/\/ardasomalia.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/OPTarda-image-map-for-website.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ardasomalia.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/OPTarda-image-map-for-website.png 859w, https:\/\/ardasomalia.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/OPTarda-image-map-for-website-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/ardasomalia.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/OPTarda-image-map-for-website-768x409.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 859px) 100vw, 859px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"min-height:600px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"859\" height=\"458\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-39 size-full\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ardasomalia.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/OPTarda-image-map-for-website.png\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ardasomalia.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/OPTarda-image-map-for-website.png 859w, https:\/\/ardasomalia.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/OPTarda-image-map-for-website-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/ardasomalia.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/OPTarda-image-map-for-website-768x409.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 859px) 100vw, 859px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#cddbe3\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"160\" src=\"https:\/\/ardasomalia.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/OPTarda-image-map-for-website-300x160.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ardasomalia.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/OPTarda-image-map-for-website-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/ardasomalia.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/OPTarda-image-map-for-website-768x409.png 768w, https:\/\/ardasomalia.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/OPTarda-image-map-for-website.png 859w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:1em;padding-right:1em;padding-bottom:1em;padding-left:1em\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:320px\">\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.6\"><strong>LOCATION<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.6\"><strong>SOMALIA<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gedo | Jubaland | South West State | Mogadishu<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>KENYA<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.6\">Mandera County<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#contact\">CONTACT ARDA<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FEATURED PROJECTS<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Turning Commitment Into Action<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Featured project<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cross-Border Peace-Building &amp; Trade Resilience<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Somalia &amp; Kenya | 2024\u20132025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-verse\">ARDA worked with youth, women, traders, clan elders and local authorities to promote peace, strengthen community resilience and enhance opportunities for inclusive cross-border trade in the Mandera Triangle.<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-6&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-6-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" id=\"accordion-item-6\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">WASH &amp; LIVELIHOODS<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-6\" data-wp-bind--hidden=\"state.isHidden\" data-wp-on--beforematch=\"actions.handleBeforeMatch\" id=\"accordion-item-6-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Integrated WASH &amp; Livelihoods Project<\/strong><br>2020\u20132021<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-7&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-7-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" id=\"accordion-item-7\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">DRR <\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-7\" data-wp-bind--hidden=\"state.isHidden\" data-wp-on--beforematch=\"actions.handleBeforeMatch\" id=\"accordion-item-7-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Disaster Risk Reduction Project<\/strong><br>2013\u20132017<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-8&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" 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