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African Social Development Focus (ASDEF) is a non-profit and non-political charity organization in East Africa that advocates for the rights of minorities and marginalized communities and aims to improve their welfare through targeted support/interventions. ASDEF focuses on addressing deep-rooted inequalities and injustice against minorities and marginalized groups across the social, economic, political, and environmental spheres. The organization currently operates in Somalia and Kenya but has plans to extend its services to the minorities and marginalized communities in Ethiopia soon.

 

The organization actively works to combat exclusion and discrimination in society based on social identities such as ethnicity, disability, gender, language, age, and race. Through advocacy, capacity-building, research, and collaborative partnerships, we aim to create conditions that enable full and active participation of minorities and marginalized groups in all aspects of life.

 

ASDEF places particular emphasis on gender and disability inclusion. It recognizes that women and people with disabilities, especially those from minority and marginalized groups/communities, face more significant disadvantages in terms of accessing essential social services, livelihood means, community leadership, and justice. ASDEF aims to empower and uplift these individuals and communities, addressing their unique needs and advocating for their rights.

Our
Vision

Empowering communities towards a future of harmony and resilience.

Our
Mission

To empower communities through responsive humanitarian action, sustainable development, peacebuilding initiatives, fostering resilience for a better future for all.

Strategic Goals

Ensure holistic community empowerment and resilience by integrating humanitarian assistance, climate resilience, peacebuilding, good governance, protection, education, healthcare, and nutrition initiatives to address the multifaceted needs of vulnerable populations.

Strategic Objective

To promote sustainable development and peace, our strategic objective is to empower communities through comprehensive programs aimed at improving access to education, good governance, gender equality, protection, healthcare, nutrition, and livelihood opportunities, while also advancing environmental sustainability and resilience to climate change.

Specific Objectives:

  • Ensure universal access to quality education through initiatives such as establishing temporary learning spaces, providing scholarships/stipends, and training teachers in inclusive education approaches.
  • Enhance healthcare services and nutrition programs by conducting immunization campaigns, promoting hygiene interventions, and addressing malnutrition through food supplementation and agricultural support.
  • Strengthen resilience to climate change and disasters through activities like climate risk assessments, early warning systems, community-based adaptation projects, and sustainable infrastructure development.
  • Foster peace and good governance by facilitating dialogue, conflict resolution, and reconciliation processes, improving community policing, advocating for human rights, and promoting transparency and citizen participation.
  • Support early childhood development through access to quality education, psychosocial support, inclusive policies, and infrastructure development, ensuring children’s holistic development and school readiness.
  • Empower communities by providing training, resources, and support for grassroots initiatives, strengthening local institutions and civil society organizations, and promoting collaboration and networking among stakeholders.
  • Promote sustainable development and environmental conservation through community-led initiatives, awareness campaigns, and advocacy for policies and practices that prioritize environmental sustainability and resilience-building.Top of Form