About us

Mango & Friends emerged from a poignant visit to Somalia, where we witnessed the challenges faced by families with disabled children in a country lacking a well-structured health and welfare system. Our campaign commenced in 2015, and by early 2020, we officially registered our charity. Since the beginning, we have made significant strides in assisting numerous disabled children and their families.

In many underdeveloped regions, social care is virtually non-existent, leading to the deprivation of basic necessities for disabled children—essentials like food, clean water, education, and a safe place to call home. The interplay of poverty and societal misconceptions about disabilities forces these children into the fringes of society, where they endure prolonged suffering and neglect. Alarmingly, studies indicate that disabled children in Somalia are often subjected to various forms of verbal, physical, and sexual abuse.

Our organisation dedicated to advocating for the rights of disabled children in Somalia, aiming to enhance their living conditions and overall well-being.

Services

The core mission of Mango & Friends is to provide support and assistance to children with both physical and psychological disabilities in Somalia. We plan to establish centres focused on improving their fundamental human rights, raising awareness within the local community about disabilities, and creating safe spaces for children to play and receive personalized care.

We are committed to fostering the active and informed involvement of parents with children who have special needs, empowering them to influence public policies that affect their families and communities.

Our ultimate goal is to dismantle the barriers of inequality and stigma within the community, ensuring that every child with special needs can lead a life filled with dignity and unconditional love in an inclusive society.