Introduced in Djibouti in the early 2010s by the Djiboutian Agency for Social Development (ADDS), with the support of experts from the NGO MYRADA, the concept of Affinity-Based Mutual Aid Groups (GEA) has taken firm root in our country, gradually establishing itself as a powerful driver of development for communities in the interior regions. From ...

The Djibouti Roads Authority (OVD) officially received a new Renault truck for transporting solid waste collection bins at a ceremony held at the OVD garage in Q7. The event took place in the presence of His Excellency the Ambassador of France to Djibouti, the Director General of the Djibouti Roads Authority (OVD), the Director General ...

As part of the Integrated Urban Development Project 2 Ter (PDUI 2 Ter), financed by the French Development Agency (AFD) and implemented by the Djibouti Development Agency (ADDS) in the Moustiquaire and Layabley neighborhoods of Balbala, the French Embassy in Djibouti yesterday handed over the keys to a new truck and two 20 m³ dump ...

The Djiboutian Agency for Social Development (ADDS), in partnership with the Ministry of National Education and Vocational Training (MENFOP), officially launched vocational training courses yesterday as part of the Integrated Urban Development Project II (PDUI 2), financed by the French Development Agency (AFD). The ceremony was held at the Balbala Sectoral Center for Vocational Training ...

On Thursday, May 21, 2026, the General Management and all the staff of the Djiboutian Agency for Social Development had the honor of warmly welcoming Her Excellency Mrs. Ouloufa Ismaïl Abdo, Minister of Social Affairs and Solidarity, who was reappointed to her position following the recent ministerial reshuffle. On this occasion, a friendly coffee break ...

As part of the Integrated Community Resilience Project (PIRC), the Djiboutian Agency for Social Development (ADDS), in partnership with local authorities, organised two days of awareness-raising and exchanges in Ali Sabieh dedicated to entrepreneurship and local economic development. These meetings were chaired by the Director General of ADDS, accompanied by the Director of Financing and ...

The General Directorate of the Djiboutian Agency for Social Development (ADDS) extends its sincere congratulations to Her Excellency Ms. Ouloufa Ismaïl Abdo on her reappointment as head of the Ministry of Social Affairs and Solidarity, following the recent cabinet reshuffle. This reappointment reflects the renewed confidence of the highest state authorities in her unwavering commitment ...

The Djibouti Agency for Social Development (ADDS) is intensifying its efforts to promote the economic integration of young people in Obock. Through an awareness-raising meeting organized as part of the Integrated Community Resilience Project (PIRC), the institution mobilized a large segment of local youth around opportunities for entrepreneurship, financing, and interregional development, thus outlining the ...

As part of the Emergency Social Protection and Food Crisis Response Project, implemented by the Ministry of Social Affairs and Solidarity with funding from the World Bank, young people from the Dikhil region (city of unity) celebrated the end of their training course yesterday. On this occasion, an official certificate presentation ceremony was organized by ...

As part of the emergency social protection and food crisis response project led by the Ministry of Social Affairs and Solidarity, the Djiboutian Agency for Social Development (ADDS) presented certificates and driver’s licenses to 87 young people from the city of Ali Sabieh and nearly 70 others from Dikhil, all beneficiaries of vocational training programs. ...

As part of the emergency social protection and food crisis response project of the Ministry of Social Affairs and Solidarity, funded by the World Bank, young people from the Ali-Sabieh region celebrated yesterday the end of their training course through an official certificate award ceremony organized by the Djiboutian Agency for Social Development (ADDS), in ...

The Djiboutian Agency for Social Development (ADDS) organized an official certificate award ceremony in honor of the graduates of vocational training programs, marking an important step in their journey towards socio-professional integration. The event took place in the presence of several high-ranking officials, including the Prefect of the Arta region, the Sub-prefect of Damerjog, the ...