Transforming the Lives of Women and Children in Somalia
Message from the Executive Director
"At WOCSO, our mission is not just a statement—it is a call to action. For more than 15 years, we have walked alongside communities, providing urgent relief and building long-term hope. From protecting vulnerable children to empowering women and responding to humanitarian crises, WOCSO stands as a trusted local partner with a firm commitment to dignity, justice, and equity. We are proud of what we have achieved and excited about the future partnerships that will help us do even more. Together, we can build a Somalia where every woman and child thrives."
Abdirahman Ali Mohamed, Executive Director, WOCSO
Who We Are
Women and Child Support Organization (WOCSO) is a registered national non-governmental, non-profit organization founded in 2007 and based in Mogadishu, Somalia. WOCSO is committed to improving the lives of women and children through advocacy, humanitarian assistance, protection services, and sustainable development programs. We operate primarily in Banadir region, Hirshabelle state, Southwest state, Puntland, and Jubbaland, with a strong footprint in Banadir region and Hirshabelle state.
- Community-Led Solutions: Programs designed and implemented with communities
- Rights-Based Programming: Anchored in international human rights standards
- Partnerships and Collaboration: Working with government, civil society, and INGOs.
- Sustainability and Impact: Building long-term solutions with measurable outcomes.
- Integrated Development: Linking emergency response with long-term recovery
- Local Ownership: Building trust through inclusion and responsibility-sharing
WOCSO marks World Human Rights Day
Women and Child Support Organization (WOCSO) on Wednesday 10th December 2014, held an event to mark the World Human Rights Day for awareness creation session for half a day.
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Women and Child Support Organization (WOCSO) Welcomes to this New Website
The Chairman, Board of Directors, Management and staff of Women and Child Support Organization (WOCSO) wish to extend a warm welcome to all visitors to this website, the new site features a visually appealing design integrated into a user friendly interface making it easy for you to navigate the site.
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