Promoting Human Dignity and Inclusive Humanitarian Assistance

We envision Somalia where every person lives with dignity and is assured of the opportunity to achieve self-fulfillment and contribute to nation-building.

About us

Safeguarding and promoting human dignity of the marginalized, Minority, and vulnerable populations

The DFS team have really been a big help to the community when fighting for our rights and offering us assistance in our day to day lives

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Our Programs

Gender Based Violence

We aim to strengthen case management through direct service provision for survivors of gender-based violence (GBV)

Child Protection

We ensure that girls and boys are protected from violence, abuse, neglect, and exploitation both at home and in the community.

General Protection

DIGNITY FIRST SOMALIA (DFS) aims to support Protection Monitoring to identify Protection concerns/human rights violations of the vulnerable IDPs and conflict-affected people in the target locations through the protection monitoring system.

Education

We believe children from the most vulnerable and marginalized backgrounds have an equal right to quality basic education.

Food security and livelihood

DIGNITY FIRST SOMALIA (DFS) aims to improve the living condition of the most vulnerable community members through the provision of conditional and unconditional cash transfers which can empower economic and skill development in minority and marginalized communities. Through tailored support for agricultural and livestock production DIGNITY, FIRST SOMALIA aims to achieve a sustainable and resilient livelihood opportunity in the affected communities.

Health and Nutrition

DIGNITY FIRST SOMALIA (DFS) aims to improve and promote sustainable nutrition and the provision of primary healthcare services to vulnerable communities by targeting child health and maternal health to save the life of expectant women / pregnant mothers and infants.

Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)

DIGNITY FIRST SOMALIA (DFS) aims to improve access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene facilities the minorities, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and vulnerable host communities in Somalia, through working with institutions like schools and health facilities in order to address the challenges of water, sanitation and hygiene in the respective communities and ultimately restoring the dignity of the affected populations.

Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM)

DIGNITY FIRST SOMALIA (DFS) aims to improve and ensure that internally displaced persons (IDPs) have equitable access to services such as humanitarian assistance and protection to improve their quality of life and dignity. Additionally, DIGNITY FIRST SOMALIA aims to support the improvement of site maintenance and site monitoring capacities to improve the living conditions of the IDPs and minority communities and where applicable with of cash for work activities.

Shelter and Non-Food Items (NFI)

DIGNITY FIRST SOMALIA (DFS) provides life-saving shelter materials and essential non-food items to individuals in vulnerable communities, especially during emergencies. The distribution of NFI kits—which may include blankets, sleeping mats, kitchen sets, mosquito nets, and hygiene items—ensures basic living conditions for displaced persons and those affected by natural disasters, while also supporting overall well-being and dignity in challenging environments.

Once people’s dignity is safeguarded, everything else will fall into place

DIGNITY FIRST SOMALIA (DFS)- is a non-profit organization registered in Somalia under the ministry of interior and internal affairs, with reference to Registration No. NGOD/Moifar0248/022.DIGNITY FIRST SOMALIA (DFS) was established on 15th May 2017 to contribute to efforts to find solutions to challenges facing marginalized, Minority and vulnerable population in Somalia through promoting Human Dignity and Inclusive Humanitarian Assistance to help local them rebuild their lives following decades of internal conflict, strife and climatic shocks.

The way you can help us!

Rapid Assessment Report of Adan Yabaal district, Middle Shebelle, Hir-Shabelle state.

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