Somali Diabetes Foundation (SDF) – Promoting awareness, prevention, and care to reduce the impact of diabetes in Somalia.

Together Against Diabetes

Preventing, treating, and transforming lives through awareness and care in Somalia.

About Us

The Somali Diabetes Foundation (SDF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing the burden of diabetes in Somalia. Founded in 2024, we raise awareness, offer free screening, provide medication, and train health workers to deliver quality diabetes care. Our goal is to ensure that no one suffers or dies from a preventable and manageable condition like diabetes—especially those in vulnerable communities.

Public Awareness and Education

Conduct awareness campaigns using radio, TV, and social media to educate the public about diabetes prevention and management. Organize community outreach programs to provide information and support on healthy lifestyles and diabetes care. Publish and distribute educational materials in local languages to reach diverse audiences.

Capacity Building for Healthcare Professionals

Organize training sessions and workshops for doctors, nurses, and community health workers on diabetes management and treatment protocols. Provide continuing medical education (CME) opportunities in collaboration with healthcare institutions. Develop clinical guidelines and best practices for diabetes care in Somalia.

Diabetes Screening and Prevention

Implement community-based screening programs to identify individuals at risk of diabetes. Encourage early detection and intervention to prevent complications and improve quality of life. Promote healthy eating and physical activity to reduce diabetes risk factors.

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Events

SDF organizes awareness campaigns, free screening days, healthcare training sessions, and advocacy forums throughout the year. Each event is an opportunity to reach more people, save more lives, and build a stronger, healthier Somalia.

Help us raise funds to fight diabetes and save lives across Somalia.

25 July, 2025

IDP Diabetes Awareness Campaign—Kahda

Educating displaced families about diabetes symptoms, risks, and healthy lifestyle habits.

14 September, 2025

Free Diabetes Screening—Afgooye

Open public screening with counseling and referrals to care.

14 November, 2025

World Diabetes Day—National Awareness Event

Somalia’s largest public diabetes awareness campaign, hosted annually by SDF.

Our impact

Empowering individuals and communities to take action against diabetes — and live healthier lives.

Annual Reports

Our partners

Want to make a difference?

Help us raise funds to fight diabetes and support vulnerable communities across Somalia. Your donation brings life-saving care, insulin, education, and hope to those who need it most.