Somali Development Plan - SOMPLAN

The organization was officially launched in 12 June 2005 by group of S/C Somalia intellectuals with different background with the consultation of various community groups in S/C Somalia such as traditional leaders, businessmen, women groups, youth groups, religious scholars and etc. Most parts of South/Central Somalia continue to experience little authoritative government, sporadic armed conflict, widespread human rights abuses, endemic humanitarian needs, minimal access to social services, flooding, drought, displacement and lack of economic recovery. Lower/Middle Juba, Bay/Bakool, Gedo, Hiran, Mudug and Galgadud regions are beset by localized recurrent conflicts characterized by Alshabaab, inter and intra clan rivalry, militia roadblocks/checkpoints, and random banditry with major flashpoints over power and resources, particularly between Federal Government and Alshabaab. Against this unpredictability, UN agencies, INGOs and local partners focus to the greatest extent possible on meeting the needs of the most vulnerable and food insecure, displaced, returnees and minority groups through a diverse mix of programmatic approaches. Somali civil society has increasingly and significantly contributed to providing a range of essential services that have helped replace many of the functions of the state. Yet, lack of sustainable peace, security and the disruptive activities of Alshabaab militias and freelance gunmen have constrained what civil society can achieve. SOMPLAN endeavors towards an environment of sustainable and self-reliant development for minority, refugees, returnees, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and the host community.