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Advancing Inclusive Governance, Education, and Community Resilience Across Somalia

SFS is a national civil society organization strengthening families, protecting vulnerable populations, and advancing inclusive development across Somalia.

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Sustaining Knowledge.
Empowering Youth.

A trusted national actor delivering integrated programs in fragile environments across multiple Federal Member States.

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Sustaining Knowledge.
Empowering Youth.

A trusted national actor delivering integrated programs in fragile environments across multiple Federal Member States.

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Sustaining Knowledge.
Empowering Youth.

A trusted national actor delivering integrated programs in fragile environments across multiple Federal Member States.

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Sustaining Knowledge.
Empowering Youth.

A trusted national actor delivering integrated programs in fragile environments across multiple Federal Member States.

"Strengthening families and protecting vulnerable populations across Somalia since 2003."

Who We Are

Somali Family Services (SFS) works with communities across Somalia to strengthen democratic participation and expand access to education.

Somali Family Services (SFS) works with communities across Somalia to strengthen democratic participation, expand access to education, and support inclusive development. The organization focuses on empowering women, youth, and vulnerable communities while strengthening institutions and civic engagement.

Through strategic partnerships and locally driven initiatives, SFS promotes social accountability, community resilience, and sustainable development.
SFS strengthens families and protects vulnerable populations by advancing inclusive governance, social accountability, and community resilience for sustainable development.
A Somalia where accountable institutions and resilient communities ensure safety, dignity, and opportunity for every child and family.

CIVIC HUB & MEDIA

Bridging Communities through Media & Knowledge

The SFS Civic Hub & Media platform provides permanent platforms for learning, dialogue, and civic engagement. These platforms bring together youth, civil society, government institutions, and communities to exchange ideas and strengthen democratic participation.

Puntland Library & Resource Center – Public learning and research institution in Garowe
Radio Sahan – Community radio promoting civic dialogue and public awareness
Masraxa Dookh Theatre – Youth theatre platform encouraging civic expression
Cisco Networking Academy – Digital skills and ICT training programme for youth
Explore Civic Hub
Library Theatre
Dialogue Radio

SFS IMPACT (2003–2025)

Since its establishment in 2003, Somali Family Services has worked with communities across Somalia to strengthen governance, expand education opportunities, and support vulnerable populations.

250,000+
Individuals Reached
100,000+
Children Supported
200+
Community Institutions Strengthened
10,000+
Frontline Actors Trained
100,000+
Vulnerable Households Assisted

Institutional Partners & Donors

SFS works in collaboration with government institutions, civil society organizations, and international development partners to strengthen governance, education, and community resilience across Somalia.

UNICEF
UNDP
ILO
IOM
UNHCR
UNFPA
Somalia Stability Fund (SSF)
Diakonia
National Endowment for Democracy (NED)
Relief International
Education Development Center
ADRA
CARE
Cisco Networking Academy
Books for Africa
AFRALTI
Jubbaland State Ministries
Puntland Government
South West State
Local District Authorities
UNICEF
UNDP
ILO
IOM
UNHCR
UNFPA
Somalia Stability Fund (SSF)
Diakonia
National Endowment for Democracy (NED)
Relief International
Education Development Center
ADRA
CARE
Cisco Networking Academy
Books for Africa
AFRALTI
Jubbaland State Ministries
Puntland Government
South West State
Local District Authorities

Work with Us to Strengthen Communities Across Somalia

SFS welcomes partnerships with development organizations, foundations, government institutions, and civil society actors committed to advancing inclusive governance and sustainable development.