About Us
BAAR Research, headquartered in Somalia, is an innovative consulting firm dedicated to addressing complex challenges in the East and Horn of Africa through rigorous research. Our name, “BAAR,” meaning “search” in Somali, reflects our commitment to exploration, discovery, and innovative solutions. We extend our services throughout Somalia, including remote and hard-to-reach areas as well as newly liberated areas and Somaliland. Our comprehensive approach, rooted in local insights, drives sustainable development. In close collaboration with communities, institutions, and organizations, we provide practical recommendations to make a meaningful impact on the region. Our unwavering commitment to delivering top-notch services, utilizing state-of-the-art tools, and upholding dedication to excellence is the cornerstone of our work. Join our journey of exploration and research to contribute to a brighter future. Experience the transformative potential of research, collaboration, and innovation with us.
Our Core Values
Client Orientation
We conduct business with integrity, transparency, and a strong sense of responsibility. We prioritize our clients’ needs and build trust by standing up for what is right.
Social Impact
We aim to be a catalyst for positive change in the communities we work with, contributing to meaningful social impact in all our endeavors
Value for Money
We are committed to delivering efficient and effective solutions, ensuring that our products and services add tangible value to our clients’ systems, processes, and outcomes.
Integrity
Our clients are our top priority, and we maintain productive partnerships by gaining their trust and respect.
Our Core Team
We are a team of highly skilled and experienced consultants who possess an in-depth understanding of the intricate dynamics of the East and the Horn of Africa region.
Muzzamil Abdi
Founder/Research Director
Muzzamil is a Senior Somali researcher with a diverse skill set spanning stabilization, state building, food security and livelihoods, peace and conflict, as well as security and justice in the Horn of Africa. With a 15-year career primarily in Somalia, his expertise also extends to Kenya, Ethiopia, and Mozambique. He has worked with many organizations, including Saferworld, LPI, Mercy Corps, and INSO. Furthermore, he contributed to ODI’s research activities in Somalia. Muzzamil is also a fellow at Salzburg global seminar in Austria.
Saadia Isack
Communication and Research Specialist
Saadia has a decade of professional experience in the fields of communications, policy development, and advocacy, having worked with a diverse array of organizations, including the United Nations, government agencies, and various non-governmental organizations operating in Somalia. Her extensive career has seen her contribute significantly to initiatives related to peace and governance in the region.
Hafsa Husein
Gender Specialist
Hafsa Hussein is a Gender Specialist with a decade-long career in project management, specializing in Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA). She holds a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Daystar University in Nairobi.
Her expertise covers policy and strategy development, Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E), and extensive collaboration with governments, NGOs, and civil society in Kenya and Somalia. Hafsa’s contributions in multi-partner programming, strategic planning, and cross-regional coordination have greatly impacted human development, governance, and capacity enhancement. She excels in training, facilitation, communication, advocacy, and M&E in the domains of GBV and SEA.