MAGAN

Marginalized Group Action Network in Somaliland

Advancing rights and protection for all marginalized communities

Changing minds , Transforming lives

About MAGAN

Marginalized Groups Action Network (MAGAN) was officially launched on 20th August 2020 in Hargeisa, the capital city of Somaliland. The organization was founded by dedicated human rights activists and community advocates from various marginalized communities, along with supportive individuals from majority clans.

MAGAN is a non-governmental, non-profit, and voluntary organization committed to protection, human rights, and community empowerment. It is officially registered with Somaliland’s Ministry of Planning and Coordination and the Office of the Attorney General, and operates with a structured organizational framework that ensures effective management and accountability.

The organization works to protect marginalized communities from social, economic, and political exclusion, promote human rights, and strengthen the capacity of communities to actively participate in decision-making and development initiatives. MAGAN prioritizes supporting vulnerable populations, including women, children, and other disadvantaged groups, while advocating for equitable access to education, resources, and opportunities.

Through its programs, MAGAN addresses social discrimination, cultural marginalization, and economic inequality, fostering empowerment and resilience in marginalized communities. The organization’s leadership and decision-making processes are community-centered, ensuring that initiatives reflect the needs and rights of those it serves.

MAGAN’s mission remains to be a champion of human rights, protection, and inclusive community development, promoting the dignity, rights, and empowerment of all marginalized populations across Somaliland.

Empowering througn action

Services

MAGAN supports over 1,000 households in three IDP camps in Somaliland by providing essential community-based services.
These include health support, maternal and child care, education assistance, WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) programs, community advocacy, and income-generating initiatives such as chicken farming for poor families.
Through these interventions, MAGAN aims to improve household wellbeing, strengthen resilience, and promote sustainable livelihoods among displaced and vulnerable communities.
MAGAN supports women’s rights and human rights promotion through advocacy, community awareness, and capacity-building initiatives.
The organization works to strengthen women’s leadership, enhance their socio-economic opportunities, and enable them to realize their full potential.
MAGAN also promotes gender equality and encourages women’s active participation in social, economic, and political life.
MAGAN promotes the rights and inclusion of persons with disabilities by providing capacity-building training programs that strengthen their socio-economic and political participation in Somaliland.
The organization supports disability awareness, advocates for equal access to services, and works to reduce discrimination while empowering persons with disabilities to actively contribute to community development and decision-making processes
MAGAN participates in environmental protection through advocacy, community awareness, and forestry programs.
The organization supports tree-planting initiatives, promotes sustainable natural resource management, and encourages climate-resilient practices to protect the environment and improve community wellbeing
Advocating for policy change to support women's rights and other vulnerable people is crucial for creating a more equitable and just society.