Somali Enlight and Development Organization

Social Protection and Inclusion

Strengthening Social Safety Nets

SEDO believes that every person deserves dignity, equality, and the opportunity to thrive. Yet, vulnerable groups—including women, children, persons with disabilities, the elderly, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and marginalized communities—often face systemic barriers to accessing basic services, participating in decision-making, and enjoying equal rights.

Poverty, conflict, displacement, and discrimination further isolate these groups, leaving them at higher risk of neglect, abuse, and exploitation. Without targeted interventions, cycles of exclusion deepen, hindering both individual wellbeing and community development.

SEDO’s Social Protection and Inclusion programs are designed to reduce vulnerability, break barriers, and build inclusive systems that safeguard the rights and dignity of all people.

Our Approach

SEDO ensures that development efforts are equitable, rights-based, and inclusive, empowering vulnerable populations to overcome barriers and contribute to resilient, thriving communities.

Interventions to enhance Social Protection

Cash Transfers

We provide direct financial support to households facing poverty, crisis, or structural vulnerability.

Livelihood Support

We do vocational training; micro-enterprise grants; agricultural support and credit groups financial literacy.

Nutrition sensitive safety Nets

We do support pregnant and lactating women, young children to reduce stunting, malnutrition in the area.