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A unifying platform of Somali diaspora leaders and advocates working to amplify Somali voices and promote rights-based, locally led solutions in international spaces.
To bridge the gap in policy and humanitarian decision-making where Somali diaspora voices are underrepresented, transforming scattered initiatives into coordinated advocacy.

We are committed to institutionalising diaspora engagement in policy debate, humanitarian coordination, and development partnership. By elevating Somali perspectives in international fora, we harness transnational networks and collective expertise to drive impactful change and foster durable, community-driven solutions.



Support Somali-led peace efforts, particularly those inclusive of displaced and marginalized communities.
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Advocate for rights-based, long-term solutions for displacement, return, and recovery.
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Foster civic engagement, transparency, and meaningful governance reform.
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Promote Somali-led climate action and environmental justice initiatives.
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Strengthen Somali civil society’s role in decision-making and access to funding.
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Track, document, and advocate for the fulfillment of donor and institutional commitments.
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SDAWG produces a suite of professional materials to inform and shape policy

SDAWG is guided by a core network of Somali diaspora professionals and civil society actors who


At the heart of SDAWG’s work is a simple principle: we always help the needy people — by advocating for those most affected by conflict, displacement, poverty, and injustice. We ensure their voices shape the decisions that impact their lives.
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