Our Programmes
Safa Marwa Relief and Development Organization (SAMRADO)
SAMRADO implements inclusive, rights-based and community-driven programmes aimed at improving the well-being, protection, and long-term opportunities of children and youth with disabilities, orphans, and other vulnerable groups in Somalia. All interventions are guided by the principles of non-discrimination, participation, accessibility, and dignity, in line with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD).
SAMRADO supports equitable access to quality education for children with disabilities, particularly children with visual impairments, orphans, and children from socio-economically disadvantaged households.
The programme includes:
- Accessible and inclusive learning environments, including Braille literacy and adapted learning materials
- Instruction delivered by trained and qualified teachers, including educators with disabilities
- Scholarships and educational support for vulnerable learners
- Engagement with families and communities to promote inclusive education practices
This programme contributes to the realization of the right to education without discrimination, in line with CRPD Article 24 and UNICEF Inclusive Education standards.
SAMRADO addresses acute and chronic food insecurity affecting children and adults with disabilities, orphans, and individuals lacking adequate family support.
Key interventions include:
- Provision of regular, nutritious meals to vulnerable individuals
- Support for basic shelter and essential non-food needs, where required
- Targeting approaches that prioritize accessibility, safety, and dignity
This programme aligns with IASC guidance on disability inclusion in humanitarian response and ensures that assistance is accessible to persons with diverse functional needs.
SAMRADO undertakes advocacy and coordination activities to promote the rights, inclusion, and meaningful participation of persons with disabilities, particularly children and youth.
Activities include:
- Engagement with government institutions and local authorities
- Participation in policy dialogue and coordination platforms
- Promotion of inclusive legislation, services, and accountability mechanisms
This work supports the implementation of the CRPD, national disability frameworks, and broader human rights commitments.
To address stigma, discrimination, and harmful attitudes towards disability, SAMRADO conducts community sensitization and awareness-raising initiatives.
The programme aims to:
- Promote understanding of disability as a human rights and inclusion issue, not a charity concern
- Encourage positive attitudes toward children and adults with physical, sensory, and intellectual disabilities
- Strengthen community capacity to support inclusive practices
This intervention contributes to social cohesion and inclusive community development.
SAMRADO promotes sustainable livelihoods and economic participation for youth with disabilities through inclusive skills development and income-generation initiatives.
Key components include:
- A school-based bakery serving as a vocational training and income-generation model
- Market-relevant skills development tailored to local economic opportunities
- Reinvestment of generated income into education and social support services
This programme supports economic inclusion in line with CRPD Article 27 (Work and Employment).