Empowering Somalia for a Sustainable Future
Dedicated to advancing education, protecting the environment, improving health and nutrition, ensuring food security, and promoting peace and development through community-driven initiatives
Peace for Humanity, Peace for Nature & Peace for You.
Peace and Development Coalition (PDC) is a dynamic non-governmental, non-profit and non-partisan organization established in May 2018. Headquartered in Baidoa, Somalia, with an operational presence in Mogadishu, PDC was founded to respond to the pressing needs of communities affected by conflict, poverty and systemic inequality. Its creation was driven by a vision of a peaceful, inclusive and resilient society, where development is sustainable, and all individuals have the opportunity to thrive.
OUR IMPACT
Target communities.
Children and
their families are
impacted every year.
villages.
Slums
are reached out
to across the country.
Projects.
Focused on Peace building,
Education, Healthcare,
and women empowerment.
States.
Reached
including the
remotest areas.
OUR PROGRAMS
Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution.
This program includes both peacebuilding efforts (dialogue, mediation, conflict prevention) and human rights advocacy (defending vulnerable populations, combating harmful practices like FGM and GBV).
youth empowerment.
Supporting leadership, vocational training and small-scale business development to equip young people with the skills necessary for self-reliance and community involvement.
social-econmic advancement.
Improving infrastructure, healthcare, and education in marginalized areas, while providing access to microfinance and fostering community-driven solutions..
Education for Peace and Skill Development.
This incorporates basic education, TVET programs and education for peace, focusing on providing access to education, fostering skills development, and promoting non-violence and mutual respect.
Health, Nutrition, and Food Security.
This program combines healthcare (access to essential services, particularly for women and children), nutrition (addressing malnutrition), and food security (urban gardening, safety nets, sustainable farming).
Environmental Protection and Sustainable Development.
This focuses on environmental protection (advocating for sustainable development practices) and agriculture and livestock development (promoting sustainable farming and livestock for food security and economic resilience)
Women’s Empowerment.
PDC is dedicated to promoting empowering women and girls through education, advocacy, and economic opportunities. The program also addresses gender-based violence and works to eliminate harmful discriminatory practices.
Advocacy for Human Rights and Justice.
PDC advocates for human rights through legal support, awareness campaigns, and community. mobilization, ensuring justice for marginalized populations and the promotion of the rule of law.
Disaster Risk Reduction and Emergency Response.
PDC's disaster risk reduction program includes early warning systems, preparedness training and rapid response efforts to help vulnerable communities reduce the risks and impacts of natural and man-made disasters.
Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH).
PDC works to improve access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene education to prevent waterborne diseases and improve health outcomes in underserved communities.
Inclusive Governance and Local Leadership Development.
Strengthens the leadership capacities of local authorities, community leaders and youth, fostering inclusive governance and encouraging democratic participation and accountability in local communities.
Digital & IT Inclusion for the Next Generation.
PDC bridges the digital divide by providing access to technology and training specifically for youth in underserved communities. This program empowers young people with the skills needed to thrive in the global digital economy and become active participants in technological advancements.