Who We Are
Welcome to Somali Welfare Society
We work with communities, partners, and institutions across Somalia to strengthen education, health, WASH, livelihoods, food security, protection, and social welfare.
Since 1993
Community-Based
Education, Health, WASH & Welfare
Somalia-Focused
Who We Are
A community-centered humanitarian and development organization.
Somali Welfare Society is a non-profit, non-governmental, community-centered organization supporting vulnerable children, families, and communities across Somalia through practical, accountable, and evidence-informed programs.
30+Years of Service
6Program Areas
100%Community Focused
SomaliaBased Operations
Programs
Six program areas that define SWS work
Each program area is structured for donor clarity, operational planning, reporting, and community accountability.
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ED
Education
Supporting school access, orphan sponsorship, teacher development, learning materials, school feeding, and inclusive education.
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HE
Health
Delivering primary, preventive, maternal, child, eye care, nutrition, and community health services.
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WA
WASH
Improving access to safe water, sanitation, hygiene promotion, boreholes, water systems, and emergency water support.
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LR
Livelihoods & Economic Recovery
Supporting youth, women, SMEs, TVET, agriculture, livestock, and household resilience.
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FS
Food Security
Providing food assistance, nutrition support, cash/voucher assistance, and emergency food response.
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PS
Protection & Social Welfare
Supporting orphans, children, women, IDPs, persons with disabilities, safeguarding, psychosocial support, and emergency social assistance.
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Planned Waqf Project
15 Commercial Units + 85 Apartments
Nairobi, Kenya
Current
Current
Planned Projects
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Waqf Apartment Development Project
Upcoming projects that will create long-term impact and sustainable income to support orphan care and community development.
Planned Waqf Project
15 Commercial Units + 85 Apartments
Nairobi, Kenya
Planned
Waqf Apartment Development Project
A modern apartment and commercial development in Nairobi, Kenya designed to generate long-term rental income for orphan care and community welfare programs.
- Nairobi, Kenya
- 15 Commercial Units
- 85 Apartments
- USD 3 Million Goal
Trust & Accountability
Transparency, Accountability, and Good Governance
SWS is committed to transparent, accountable, and community-centered operations. Policies, reports, feedback channels, and governance information help donors, partners, and communities understand how the organization works.
Policies & Safeguarding
Clear policies guide responsible and safe programming.
Financial Accountability
Resources are managed through documented controls and oversight.
Complaints & Feedback
Community feedback strengthens accountability and trust.
Reports & Learning
Verified reports and learning products support evidence-based work.
Partnership Readiness
SWS welcomes structured collaboration with donors and agencies.
About SWS
We help communities restore hope and build resilience.
Somali Welfare Society is a non-profit, non-governmental, community-centered organization operating in Puntland, Somalia. Since 1993, SWS has supported vulnerable children and communities through orphan care, school support, emergency assistance, water programs, health care, and development activities.
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Partnership
Work With SWS
We welcome collaboration with donors, UN agencies, INGOs, government counterparts, community partners, coordination bodies, and diaspora supporters.
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Drought Relief Assistance Phase 2
The second phase of SWS drought relief support, extending emergency assistance to additional families and communities…
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Drought Relief Assistance Phase 3
The third phase of SWS drought relief work, continuing emergency community support for families facing drought-related…
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Orphan Care and Support
A Somali Welfare Society orphan care project focused on supporting vulnerable children with protection, care, education…
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