WHO WE ARE

DEVELOPMENT ACTION NETWORK (DAN) is an action-oriented voluntary, non-governmental, non-political, non-partisan and non-profit making organization that works towards achieving sustainable development in Somalia. Its interventions are planned and implemented with the participation and contribution of different stakeholders within and outside Somalia. DAN is flexible and committed to providing interventions that rightly and adequately respond to the country’s development needs. Engagements are concurrently done with both the grassroots and the national/state level institutions to ensure that needs of the community are addressed within an appropriate policy and structural environment. 

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WHAT WE DO

EDUCATION

Access to quality and equitable education for all age groups is the main emphasis of education programs…

WATER SANITATION & HYGIENE (WASH)
Through construction or rehabilitation of Water, sanitation and hygiene infrastructures, DAN ensures…

HEALTH AND NUTRITION

Increased morbidities and mortalities associated with poor health and nutrition status continues to be experienced…

Food-Security

FOOD SECURITY & LIVELIHOODS

DAN’s food security and livelihoods strategy entails promotion of good agricultural practices through training…

GOVERNANCE AND RIGHTS

DAN recognizes that peace and stability are paramount ingredients for sustainable development. Communities…

PROTECTION, GENDER AND INCLUSION

Protection is a major concern in all humanitarian crises— situations of conflict and violence, as well …

YOUTH AND WOMEN DEVELOPMENT

Youth constitute the single largest segment of the Somali population. DAN works in programs that…

EMERGENCY RESPONSE

Humanitarian interventions is a focus area for DAN as the agency has a strong humanitarian

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COVERAGE AREA

Due to the size of current funding, the geographical coverage of DAN is only Confined to southern states of Somalia (Galmudug, Hirshabelle, South West State, Jubaland) and Benadir regional administration.

Its growth strategies entail expanding to other states of Somalia in the near future.

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