Giving Hope to Families: Understanding Speech Delay in Children
In many communities across Somalia, families with children who have speech delay often face misunderstanding, fear, and stigma. Some people wrongly believe that a child who is not speaking has been cursed, punished, or affected by something shameful. These beliefs can deeply hurt parents—especially mothers—who are already carrying worry and emotional stress for their child. […]
Annual Impact Report 2025 Dhoodaan
The Somali Children’s Rights Summit, held on November20, 2025, at the Eco Hub in Mogadishu, marked a pivotalmoment for child advocacy in Somalia. Organized byDHOODAAN in strategic collaboration with Dr. SummaitHospital (SIMAD University) and the National YouthCouncil, this one-day event successfully transformedWorld Children’s Day from a ceremonial observance intoa dynamic platform for engagement. The summitbrought […]
