The United States based Somali Family Services here after referred to as “SFS” is a non‐profit organization headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota registered under Federal Act 501(C3) and a leading Somali capacity enhancement entity, locally registered with the Ministry of Planning and Local Government in Garowe, Puntland
SFS also has an established regional support office in Nairobi, Kenya that coordinates the Somali Family Services International Program (IP)
SFS was established in 2003 to serve Somali immigrants, their families and descendants in Minnesota and to improve the overall quality of life for Somali populations.
Somali Family Services (SFS) through local and international partnerships, supports Somali capacity building and development initiatives in Democratic Governance and sustainable livelihoods, Project Monitoring and Evaluation, Project Financial Management, ICT in Education and promotion of interaction and exchange of knowledge, ideas and resources including peace and conflict management and promotion of Somali socio‐cultural awareness
SFS International Programme is intended to enhance and support civil society organizations, government institutions, educational institutions, Local NGOs, health institutions, and humanitarian efforts in Somalia
SFS International Programme has access to operate throughout Somalia with its geographical focus in Puntland where past activities have been carried out.
SFS mandate includes, provision of technical services for districts and regional administrations, central institutions, civil society organizations, Local NGOs and donor partners
We collaborate with our local, regional and international partners, to enhance capacities and provide training services in accountability, transparency, participatory planning and budgeting, participatory governance, gender and human rights, organizational development, leadership, public relations, financial management, human resource management, Project Monitoring and Evaluation, e‐ learning, public procurement and contract management, public sector reform, audit, monitoring and evaluation, report writing, computer training, office administration and automation, communication, public relation and community resource center, conflict management and peace building
SFS also has abilities to tailor‐make, design and develop training programs according to the needs including delivery of the training programs in‐country or regionally given the unique challenging situation in Somalia.