ABOUT SOMALI DIASPORA CENTER
Somali Diaspora Center (SDC) is a donor-ready U.S. 501(c)(3) public charity headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, with
a strong operational and engagement hub in Minnesota. The organization exists to organize Somali leadership,
elevate Somali identity, deepen diaspora engagement, and convert community energy into practical, measurable
impact..
Many diaspora-led initiatives carry deep trust and community legitimacy but often lack the institutional structure
needed to attract larger donor and sponsor partnerships. SDC addresses that gap by combining grassroots
relevance with a verified nonprofit platform, clear governance, and a practical operating model suited for
donor-funded initiatives, sponsorship engagement, public-facing events, and community-centered programming
