South Central Somalia | HQ: Baidoa, South West State, Somalia info@semdosom.org  |  +252 610 991 025

Education development

We believe education is the cornerstone of development. Our programs improve access to quality education, from primary schools to vocational training centres, so every child and adult has the opportunity to learn and grow.

  • Support for students living in IDP camps
  • Primary education access
  • Vocational training

Health care

Our health programs provide accessible medical care, improve maternal and child health, combat infectious diseases and strengthen health systems to create healthier communities.

  • Maternal and child health
  • Infectious disease prevention
  • Training health students and workers

Protection

We protect the rights and well-being of the most vulnerable people, including children, women and refugees, through legal aid, advocacy and support services.

  • Child and orphan protection
  • Legal aid and advocacy
  • Protection awareness sessions
A speaker addressing a Women’s Day event

Youth empowerment

Recognizing the potential of young people, we offer programs that give them the skills, knowledge and opportunities to lead positive change in their communities.

  • Peace-building training
  • Leadership and skills development
  • Sports and education programs

Water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH)

Access to clean water, sanitation and hygiene is a human right. Our WASH work provides safe water sources, improves sanitation facilities and promotes hygiene practices that prevent disease and protect dignity.

  • Emergency water trucking
  • Sanitation facilities
  • Hygiene promotion

Food security and livelihood (FSL)

We work to ensure food security and improve livelihoods through agricultural support, income-generating activities and emergency food assistance to tackle hunger and malnutrition.

  • Emergency food distribution
  • Agricultural support
  • Income-generating activities
Families seated beside food kits during a SEMDO food distribution

Peace and conflict resolution

Lasting development depends on peace. We bring communities, displaced families, clan elders, women and young people together to resolve disputes through dialogue, strengthen social cohesion and promote effective, inclusive local governance.

  • Peace-building training for youth
  • Community dialogue and mediation
  • Social cohesion between host and IDP communities
  • Support for effective local governance
Elders, women leaders, youth and police officers seated together at a community event

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