Our Main Objective


To provide consistently excellent and accessible community services to all Somalis and other African communities regardless of their status.

Our Specific Objectives


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Thorough Research

To conduct thorough research, needs assessment, identifying and addressing the most pressing challenges faced by the Somali and other African communities.

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Quality Service

To improve Health care and education infrastructure for ensuring accessibility and quality service for Somali and African communities.

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Humanitarian Actions

To provide humanitarian action plans which include lifesaving assistance and protection to the people affected by crises, disasters, conflicts, and other emergencies.

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Post Refugee Resettlement Plan

To implement post-refugee resettlement support plans by empowering refugees and returnees to successfully integrate into their new communities, rebuild their lives and contribute positively to society.

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Peace Building

To create a peace-building community engagement platform to foster dialogue, collaborations, and reconciliations within communities.

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PCVE

Preventing and countering violent extremism (PCVE) by addressing the underlying factors driving individuals towards violent ideologies and actions.

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Women and Children Empowerment

To empower women and children by achieving gender equality, promoting social inclusion, and fostering sustainable development.

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Engaging Communities in Diaspora

Engaging diaspora communities and promoting civic education by fostering active citizenship, democratic participation, and social cohesion.

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Environmental Challenges

Addressing environmental challenges and climate change.

What we stand for


Mission

Somali Development Center (SDC) aims to provide consistently excellent and accessible community services to all Somalis and other African communities regardless of their status.

Vision

Empowering Somali and African communities through comprehensive development initiatives, good governance and fundamental steps toward fostering sustainable progress and resilience. By investing in initiatives that prioritize education, healthcare, infrastructure, economic opportunities, and environmental sustainability, communities can build the necessary foundation for long-term growth. Fostering good governance ensures that resources are allocated effectively, corruption is minimized, and the voices of all citizens are heard and valued.

Core Values

  1. Respect
  2. Integrity
  3. Justice accountability
  4. Transparency