Hirshabelle Disability Network (HDN)

Hirshabelle Disability Network (HDN) is a membership-based NGO led by persons with disabilities. Our mission is simple: to create a Somalia where everyone, regardless of ability, can live with dignity, independence, and opportunity.

We work to break barriers, promote inclusion, and restore hope through practical services, advocacy, and community-driven change.

Breaking Barriers

We make schools, workplaces, and public spaces more accessible—so persons with disabilities can fully participate in everyday life.

Empowering Futures

From vocational training to business start-up support, we help individuals build skills, secure jobs, and achieve independence.

Hirshabelle Disability Network (HDN)

Led by persons with disabilities, for inclusion and equality.

HDN was created to change this reality. We believe inclusion is not charity—it’s justice. By empowering people with skills and opportunities, we build a stronger, more equitable society for all.

Vision

A Somalia where persons with disabilities participate fully and equally in all aspects of social, economic, and political life.

Mission

To empower persons with disabilities through skills development, inclusive services, advocacy, and partnerships that open pathways to sustainable livelihoods and accessible public systems.

Hirshabelle Disability Network (HDN)

What we do

Economic Empowerment & Livelihoods

We equip persons with disabilities with skills, training, and financial support to start businesses and access dignified work. Our programs open doors to independence and long-term economic security.

Assistive Technology & Mobility Support

From wheelchairs to prosthetics, we provide life-changing mobility aids and ensure schools, workplaces, and public spaces are accessible for all.

Inclusive Education & Skills Development

We promote disability-friendly learning by training teachers, supporting students with scholarships, and creating inclusive opportunities for lifelong education.

Advocacy, Legal Aid & Social Inclusion

Through campaigns, legal services, and policy advocacy, we amplify the voices of persons with disabilities and break down barriers of stigma and exclusion.

Emergency Preparedness & Humanitarian Response

We ensure persons with disabilities are never left behind in crises by delivering inclusive emergency plans, accessible shelters, and psychosocial support.

Research, Data & Mapping

By collecting disability data and conducting research, we provide evidence that drives policy, improves services, and strengthens inclusion nationwide.

Together for an inclusive future.

Hirshabelle Disability Network works to break barriers and create equal opportunities for persons with disabilities across Somalia. Join us in building a society where dignity and inclusion are for all.