Partnerships

Building a Global Heritage Network

Collaborating with organizations worldwide to advance Somali cultural preservation

15+

Partners

Academic

Funding

Global

Reach

Strategic Partners

Organizations Sharing Our Mission

Puntland State University

Academic Institution

Advancing research and training in cultural and natural heritage documentation.

Somali National Academy of Culture & Literature

National Institution

Institutional backing for scholarship and cultural policy alignment.

University of Bosaso Post Graduate Center

Academic Institution

Research partnerships and graduate-level cultural studies programs.

Kaalo Aid & Development

Civil Society

Grassroots capacity building and programmatic support for heritage initiatives.

Horn Heritage Institute

Heritage Organization

Collaborative initiatives on cultural preservation across the Horn of Africa.

SOMASCA

Research Network

Supporting archaeological research and heritage site documentation.

Academic

Academic Collaborators

Research partnerships with leading institutions worldwide

Mogadishu University

Cultural Studies

Local research partnerships and student internships

SOAS University of London

African Studies

Somali language documentation and linguistic research

University of Nairobi

Department of Archaeology

Archaeological research and excavation training programs

Ohio State University

Digital Humanities

NLP development and digital preservation methods

Uppsala University

African & Comparative Archaeology

Heritage site mapping and conservation research

Somali National University

History & Heritage

Primary research partnerships and community engagement

Our Sponsors

Organizations fueling our mission

Cultural Heritage Fund

Foundation

Core operational funding and program grants

Global Heritage Alliance

International Organization

Archaeological research and site preservation

Diaspora Heritage Groups

Community Networks

Mobilizing resources, expertise, and advocacy globally

Local Custodians

Community Partners

Safeguarding heritage sites and oral traditions

Community Support

Join Our Donor Community

Every contribution, big or small, helps us preserve Somali heritage for future generations.

Join Our Network

Become a Partner

Whether you're an academic institution, heritage organization, corporate foundation, or individual philanthropist, we welcome opportunities to collaborate.

Access to Biciid Center's extensive cultural archives and research data

Joint research opportunities and co-publication possibilities

Networking with global heritage preservation community

Visibility through Biciid Center platforms and events

Collaborative grant applications and funding opportunities

Input on strategic direction and program development

Partnership Types

Research Partnerships

Collaborate on academic research, co-author publications, and share resources.

Program Partnerships

Joint initiatives, events, and community engagement programs.

Funding Partnerships

Support specific programs or provide core operational funding.

Technical Partnerships

Collaborate on digital tools, platforms, and innovation projects.

Partnership Applications Open

We're currently accepting applications for the 2025-2026 cohort