
SAMO DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION SOMALIA
Samo Development Organization (SDO) is a non-profit, non-partisan NGO established in 1999.
Works to support vulnerable Somali communities affected by conflict and natural disasters.
Focus areas: humanitarian relief, health, education, water & sanitation, food security, Climate Change and protection.
Strong emphasis on women, children, and marginalized groups, with a focus on gender equality and grassroots engagement.
Registered in the Somali Federal Republic, with operations in Puntland, Galmudug, and partnerships in Somaliland.
Headquartered in Garowe.
Goal: Promote sustainable socio-economic development and improve the wellbeing of disadvantaged communities.

Key Areas of Work (Past Years)
Samo Development Organization has implemented programs in the following sectors:
Peacebuilding and conflict resolution
Rights awareness and leadership education
Livelihood support, resilience building, disaster risk reduction, and emergency response
Water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH)
Reproductive health and HIV/AIDS awareness
Democracy, human rights, access to justice, women empowerment, and protection services

Our regional development activities, key areas are Education, WASH, Food Nutrition & Health, Sustainable
Livelihood, and Social causes.

Somo Development Organization is undergoing internal reforms to strengthen planning, monitoring, evaluation, HR, finance, and administrative systems, improving structured annual planning and results-based management.
Decision-making is integrated across all management functions and guided by organizational objectives, policies, and strategies.
Samo Development Organization Governing Board oversees general operations and executes responsibilities as defined in the organization’s constitution. The Board meets regularly at the headquarters in Garowe and is responsible for audits, budgeting, program effectiveness, governance, and administrative oversight.
Administration and financial control are managed by the Administrative Committee (ADCOM), comprising Board members, the Chief Executive, Programs Manager, and Admin & Finance Manager.

