Somali-led humanitarian & development action
Hope grows when communities lead.
Hope and Social Development Foundation (HSDF) works alongside Somali communities to address urgent humanitarian and development needs, strengthen community resilience, and create sustainable pathways toward self-reliance. HSDF supports vulnerable and underserved communities through integrated programmes in education, humanitarian assistance, livelihoods, youth empowerment, protection, peacebuilding, water and sanitation, environmental protection, climate resilience, and disaster risk reduction. Through community-led approaches, partnerships, and local capacity strengthening, HSDF is committed to promoting inclusive, resilient, and empowered communities across Somalia.
Our shared direction
A resilient Somalia where communities lead their own development.
Rooted in Mogadishu · working across Somalia
Community-rooted by design
Local knowledge turns assistance into lasting progress.
From Mogadishu to communities across Somalia, HSDF combines life-saving support with locally led development.
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Somali-led
National leadership and trusted community networks.
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90%+
National professionals with strong local knowledge.
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Core program areas connected by one community-led direction.
Our programs
Four priorities. One integrated approach.
HSDF responds to immediate needs while strengthening the systems communities rely on for long-term resilience.
Education
Inclusive education, vocational skills, and life skills rooted in community ownership.
Health & Nutrition
Essential services for healthier mothers, children, and communities.
Food Security & Livelihoods
Climate-resilient livelihoods that strengthen food security and household income.
Water, Sanitation & Hygiene
Community-managed, climate-smart systems for safe water and dignified sanitation.
Our values
The way we show up matters.
These commitments guide decisions from program design through delivery, learning, and exit.
Local ownership & leadership
Communities are partners and decision-makers, not passive recipients.
Equity & inclusion
Programs are designed to reach women, children, and people most at risk.
Transparency & accountability
Clear feedback, responsible stewardship, and learning guide our work.
Sustainability & resilience
Every intervention is shaped around durable systems and self-reliance.
Collaboration & partnerships
Shared expertise and coordinated action increase collective impact.
Partner with HSDF
Local leadership makes every partnership stronger.
We collaborate with UN agencies, international NGOs, donors, diaspora networks, private foundations, civil society, and public authorities to turn shared ambition into durable outcomes.