Building Resilient Communities Across Somalia
Empowering communities through protection, education, and inclusive governance since 2003.
250,000+
Individuals Reached
100,000+
Children Supported
200+
Institutions Strengthened
10,000+
Frontline Actors Trained
23+
Years of Service
WHO WE ARE
Two Decades of
Transformative Change
Founded in 2003, Somali Family Services (SFS) is a Somali national civil society organization strengthening families, protecting vulnerable populations and building accountable and resilient institutions. SFS delivers locally led programmes in protection and social protection, education, inclusive governance, livelihoods and peacebuilding.
SFS maintains an established operational presence in Puntland, Jubaland and Southwest State, with experience and partnerships extending to other parts of Somalia.
Reach
All Federal States
4
Field Offices
Active
Since 2003
What We Do
Our Thematic Areas
Five interconnected program areas working in harmony to build resilient, dignified, and prosperous communities across Somalia.
Protection & Social Protection
SFS protects children and vulnerable people. We prevent and respond to violence and abuse. We strengthen safeguarding and community protection systems. We also help vulnerable families access social assistance and essential services. Our goal is safety and dignity for all.
Education & Learning
Expanding access to quality education, literacy, and vocational skills for children and youth.
Inclusive Governance & Accountability
Strengthening civic participation, social accountability, and transparent institutions.
Livelihoods & Household Resilience
Supporting vulnerable families with income generation, financial literacy, and economic empowerment.
Peacebuilding & Social Cohesion
Fostering dialogue, reconciliation, and community solidarity across diverse social groups.
Civic Hub & Media
Platforms for Community Voice
Our Civic Hub operates four distinct platforms that amplify community knowledge, culture, connectivity, and dialogue.
A premier knowledge hub providing communities access to books, digital resources, and civic education.
Community radio broadcasting news, education, and social dialogue across Puntland and beyond.
Arts and culture platform using theatre and performance to address social issues and inspire change.
ICT and digital literacy training empowering youth with 21st-century technology skills.
Geographic Coverage
Working Across Somalia
SFS delivers programmes and maintains partnerships across multiple regions of Somalia, with established operational presence in key locations.
Puntland State
Jubaland State
Southwest State
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Whether as a donor, partner, volunteer, or advocate — your support transforms lives and strengthens communities across Somalia.