Somali Women Development Centre
@swdc_org
SWDC is a woman-led organization fighting to empower women and girls in somalia
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From 20th-28th Nov, SWDC, in partnership with Canada in Kenya, Somalia and Uganda, conducted a 2-day training for 10 participants & a 6-day mapping exercise to identify safe and accessible protection mechanisms and strengthen GBV referral pathways for women & girls, including those living in IDP camps.
SWDC, in partnership with Canada in Kenya, Somalia and Uganda, conducted a 3-day case management training from Dec 24-26th. The training equipped 30 caseworkers & data managers from various service providers in Banadir with the skills to effectively manage cases & utilize the Primero GBVIMS+ system.
SWDC, in partnership with UNICEF Somalia, launched a VST on 1-Jun2025 at its Women&Girls Safe Space in Daynille dis, supporting 20 vulnerable women &girls, including GBV survivors. The training is progressing well, with participants eager to learn&build skills for a better future
Since July 2025, SWDC in partnership with UNICEF Somalia has been implementing MHPSS sessions through the I Support My Friends program at the SWDC service points, equipping adolescent peers with Psychological First Aid (PFA) knowledge to support their friends in distress.
🇬🇧 Honoured to join the 2025 King’s Birthday Party in Mogadishu. SWDC celebrated the 🇸🇴🤝🇬🇧 partnership and our collaboration with Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office & UK in Somalia🇬🇧🇸🇴 on humanitarian aid and locally led development. #KingsBirthday #UKinSomalia #Somalia #SWDC
SWDC,in partnership with UNICEF Somalia of, celebrated the graduation of 30 women and girls who completed a 6-month vocational skills training program.The event,held as part of the 16 Days of Activism,supports resilience and empowers women and girls to help end violence. #16Days
SWDC marked World AIDS Day at the Deynille Women & Girls Safe Space, raising awareness among community members on HIV prevention,stigma reduction, and access to services. Together, we promote knowledge, safety, and support for all.#WorldAIDSDay #SWDC #HIVAwareness UNICEF Somalia
On 10 Dec 2025, SWDC in partnshp with DRC Somalia under the SEHCD Project, commemorated Human Rights Day by raising awareness on digital violence, marking the end of the 16 DoA. Sessions were held with students,teachers & school communities in Hirsh.. (Buloburde) SW(Hudur)Banadir