Thank you for your interest in supporting Aruuri at this early stage.
Aruuri is a tech-enabled community fund supporting verified, locally-led projects across the Horn of Africa and connected communities globally. We exist to unlock the power of organised diaspora capital — pooling resources to fund solutions collectively, transparently, and with purpose.
Founding Contributors are the first supporters helping us build this system. When the platform goes live, you'll be among the first to power the community fund.
As a Founding Contributor, you will:
Your early commitment helps us build a funding model based on transparency, local leadership, and long-term resilience.
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Aruuri connects Somali communities with verified, local projects. Join the first group testing a new way to give: transparent and small.
Our Partners
Every week, millions in remittances and donations move back home — but senders rarely see how their money is used. Projects are hard to verify, updates are inconsistent, and local organisers struggle to access funding that trusts their knowledge.
74%
Diaspora
of diaspora donors say they "don't really know" what happens after they send money.
4
Hours
spent messaging friends and relatives just to check if funds arrived and were used.
5
Small Groups
already doing powerful work locally, but invisible to traditional donors.
Who It's For
Aruuri starts with three groups who already show up for their communities:
A simple, transparent process that puts you in control of your giving journey.
Browse projects led by verified local organisers across the Somali region.
Support causes individually or pool resources with your community.
See exactly where your money goes with real-time project updates.
Watch your contributions create lasting change over time.
Solution
Move money across borders with ease using modern fintech.
Aruuri exists to make it easier for people who care about the Somali region to move money in ways that are transparent, relational, and led by those closest to the work. We're building a bridge between trusted local organisers and a global circle of supporters.
Project Examples
*All projects are examples
Repairing a vital water point that serves over 200 families in a rural village.
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@kurororucifere
Aruuri Somalia is making a significant impact in our community.
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@kurororucifere
Wow, Aruuri Somalia has truly changed my perspective on fundraising! It empowers you to feel like a fundraising expert.
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@kurororucifere
I had over 200 fundraising proposals to review, and Aruuri Somalia just saved me about two hours on organizing them and created a summary report! <3
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@kurororucifere
Just discovered Aruuri Somalia today! The website is impressive too! #fundraising #community
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@kurororucifere
I have to give a shoutout to Aruuri Somalia—without it, I'd be overwhelmed with basic fundraising tasks.
We're still in our early days and shaping Aruuri with our community. Here are some of the questions we're hearing most.
Aruuri is a community-led funding platform focused on the Somali region. We connect diaspora, friends of the region, and local organisers around small, transparent projects.
Join the first group of people shaping how Aruuri works, what gets funded, and how impact is shared.