Somaliland Community Development Initiative (SCDI) is a UK-based not-for-profit community interest company dedicated to empowering the Somaliland diaspora and fostering inclusive development at home and abroad. We serve as a bridge between communities, unlocking opportunities for education, enterprise, cultural cohesion, and sustainable livelihoods. Through innovative projects, partnerships, and advocacy. We strive to address social challenges while creating pathways for economic independence and collective progress.

Our Vision

To see thriving, self-reliant communities where opportunity, dignity, and wellbeing are accessible to all, and where the Somaliland diaspora plays a central role in shaping a sustainable and prosperous future.

Our Mission

•To strengthen community cohesion by building inclusive spaces for learning, collaboration, and cultural exchange.

•To advance economic empowerment through skills training, enterprise support, and sustainable business initiatives.

•To connect diaspora resources with local development, fostering projects that deliver lasting social and economic impact.

•To advocate for equality, opportunity, and innovation, ensuring that no one is left behind in the journey of progress.