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Somali-led NGO · South-Central Somalia

Youth-Led Action for
Welfare & Development

SAWDA is a youth-run and youth-led organization committed to community development programs across South-Central Somalia — delivering integrated humanitarian and development interventions in Education, WASH, Food Security, Livelihoods, Climate Action, and Youth Empowerment.

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2017 Established
6+ Sectors
10+ Districts
50,000+ Beneficiaries
Latest Update SAWDA is actively implementing projects in Education, Food Security, and WASH across South-Central Somalia.  View all projects →
SAWDA community development work in Somalia
7+ Years of Service
Who We Are

A Youth-Led Somali NGO Rooted in Community Action

Somali Act for Welfare and Development Actions (SAWDA) is a youth-run, youth-led non-governmental organization registered in Somalia. Established on October 18, 2017, SAWDA has been committed to promoting sustainable community development programs that address the most pressing humanitarian and development challenges facing communities across South-Central Somalia.

Grounded in the principle that United We Stand, Divided We Fall, SAWDA works in close partnership with communities, local government, UN agencies, and international organizations to deliver integrated, inclusive, and accountable programs that build long-term resilience.

🎓 Education

Access to quality education for girls, boys, and out-of-school youth

💧 WASH

Clean water, sanitation, and hygiene for vulnerable communities

🌾 Food Security

Emergency food assistance, cash transfers and rural livelihoods

🌍 Climate Action

Environmental education, research, and resilience-building projects

👥 Youth Empowerment

Skills development, leadership, and economic opportunities for youth

🌱 Agriculture & Livelihoods

Rural development and poverty alleviation for farming communities

Aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals:

SDG 1 — No Poverty SDG 2 — Zero Hunger SDG 4 — Quality Education SDG 6 — Clean Water SDG 13 — Climate Action SDG 16 — Peace & Justice
Our Programs
What We Do

Our Program Sectors

SAWDA delivers integrated, community-centered programs across six thematic sectors — responding to immediate humanitarian crises while building long-term development outcomes.

Education & Youth

Expanding access to quality education for girls, boys, and out-of-school youth through school support, teacher training, learning materials, and conditional cash transfers.

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WASH

Safe drinking water, improved sanitation facilities, and hygiene promotion for households, schools, and health centers in water-stressed and underserved communities.

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Food Security & Livelihoods

Emergency food distributions, unconditional cash transfers, and livelihood restoration programs targeting drought- and conflict-affected households and IDPs.

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Youth Empowerment

Vocational training, entrepreneurship support, leadership development, and civic engagement programs designed to equip young Somalis with skills and opportunities.

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Climate Action & Environment

Environmental education, climate research, and community-led projects addressing land degradation, drought resilience, and sustainable agriculture in rural Somalia.

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Agriculture & Rural Development

Supporting smallholder farmers with inputs, irrigation, and market linkages. Poverty alleviation through sustainable rural development and community-based interventions.

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Our Work on the Ground

Projects & Photo Gallery

Browse the programs and initiatives SAWDA has implemented across South-Central Somalia. Use the filters to explore by sector.

Cash for Work distribution in Baidoa/Bardale Food Security
📍 Baidoa / Bardale, South West State 📅 2025–2026

Cash for Work & Unconditional Cash Transfer — Baidoa/Bardale Rural Areas

Supervised community activities through Cash for Work and delivered unconditional cash transfers to vulnerable households and conditional cash transfers with nutrition training to families across rural South West State.

Cash Transfers Nutrition Training FAO CERF
Cash for Work training session Food Security
📍 Baidoa / Bardale, South West State 📅 2025–2026

Cash for Work Community Training — Baidoa/Bardale

Community-level training sessions conducted alongside Cash for Work activities, building technical knowledge and skills among participating households in rural South West State.

Cash for Work Community Training FAO
Vulnerable displaced communities in South-Central Somalia Food Security
📍 South-Central Somalia 📅 2025–2026

Emergency Support for Displaced & Vulnerable Households

Delivering targeted emergency assistance to internally displaced persons and vulnerable households facing acute food insecurity, with focus on most at-risk children and families.

Emergency Displacement OCHA
Cash for Work activities — site work Food Security
📍 Baidoa / Bardale, South West State 📅 Jan 2026

Cash for Work Field Activities — Baidoa/Bardale

Supervised earth-work and community labour activities as part of the Cash for Work programme, providing income support while building productive community assets in rural areas.

Cash for Work Livelihoods FAO CERF
Water catchment rehabilitation — digging WASH
📍 South-Central Somalia 📅 Jan 2026

Water Catchment Rehabilitation — Community Labour

Community members engaged in rehabilitation of water catchment structures, improving water storage capacity and access for drought-affected rural households across target villages.

WASH Water Catchment OCHA
Water catchment rehabilitation — food distribution WASH / Food Security
📍 South-Central Somalia 📅 2025–2026

Water Catchment Rehab & Food Assistance — Integrated Response

Integrated programme combining water catchment infrastructure rehabilitation with food assistance, reaching hundreds of beneficiaries in water-stressed communities across South-Central Somalia.

WASH Food Distribution FAO
Water catchment earth works WASH
📍 South-Central Somalia 📅 2025–2026

Water Catchment Rehabilitation — Earth Works & Embankment

SAWDA teams and community members work together on earth-work activities to rehabilitate water catchment structures, restoring vital water storage capacity in drought-affected areas.

WASH Community Labour OCHA
Water catchment works with wheelbarrows WASH
📍 South-Central Somalia 📅 2025–2026

Water Catchment Rehabilitation — Materials Handling

Ongoing water catchment rehabilitation activities with community participation, focusing on embankment construction and soil movement to restore water harvesting infrastructure across target areas.

WASH Infrastructure OCHA
SIDA UCT beneficiary registration in Qansaxdhere Food Security
📍 Qansaxdhere, South West State 📅 2026

SIDA UCT Project — Beneficiary Registration, Qansaxdhere

SAWDA field teams conducting beneficiary registration for the SIDA-funded Unconditional Cash Transfer project in Qansaxdhere, verifying household eligibility and collecting data for targeted cash assistance delivery.

Cash Transfers Registration SIDA FAO
SIDA UCT cash distribution in Qansaxdhere Food Security
📍 Qansaxdhere, South West State 📅 2026

SIDA UCT Project — Cash Distribution, Qansaxdhere

Distribution activities under the SIDA-FAO funded Unconditional Cash Transfer project in Qansaxdhere, providing direct cash assistance to vulnerable households to address acute food insecurity and support livelihoods recovery.

Cash Transfers SIDA FAO
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Our Reach

SAWDA by the Numbers

Measurable impact across communities in South-Central Somalia — from beneficiaries served to districts reached.

50,000+
Beneficiaries Reached
Cumulative since 2017
25,000+
Households Receiving Cash Transfers
Unconditional & conditional support
10+
Districts Covered
South-Central Somalia
15+
Donor & UN Partners
International & national
Latest Updates

News & Announcements

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SAWDA SIDA UCT project Qansaxdhere
Food Security

SAWDA Launches UCT Project in Qansaxdhere Funded by SIDA-FAO

SAWDA has officially launched the Unconditional Cash Transfer (UCT) project in Qansaxdhere, South West State, funded through SIDA and FAO, targeting the most vulnerable households with direct cash assistance to address acute food insecurity.

May 2026 Read more
SAWDA Needs Assessment Southern Region
Assessment

SAWDA Conducts Needs Assessment Across Southern Region

SAWDA has completed a comprehensive needs assessment covering Baidoa, Burhakaba, Bardale, Afgoye, Jowhar, Beletweyne, and Qansaxdhere — gathering critical data on food security, WASH, and livelihoods to inform upcoming programming.

April 2026 Read more
Partners & Donors

Organizations We Work With

SAWDA collaborates with UN agencies, international NGOs, bilateral donors, and government bodies to maximize humanitarian and development impact.

CERF CERF
OCHA OCHA
FAO FAO
Sida SIDA
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Contact SAWDA

Whether you're a donor, partner, media outlet, or community member — we'd love to hear from you.

Office Address

Hodan District, Mogadishu
Banadir Region, Somalia

Phone / WhatsApp

+252 613 415455

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