Open data
Make Somali information easier to find, understand and reuse.
About SOMDAS
Connecting knowledge.
Building Somalia’s future.
A Somali-led community advancing open data, responsible research and practical technology.
Who we are
Built around
Somali priorities.
The Somali Data & AI Society is a nonprofit based in Mogadishu. We connect people, knowledge and technology to make data more useful for Somalia.
We are working to address two connected challenges: fragmented information about the country and the need to strengthen local data and AI capabilities.
Somali-ledPublic benefitData & AI
Our direction
Our Vision
A Somalia where trusted data and local expertise support better decisions and inclusive progress.
We envision researchers finding reliable national data, educators using evidence to strengthen learning, and communities benefiting from useful technology.
Our ambition is to make data and AI practical resources for people across Somalia.
Our purpose
Our Mission
Make Somali data accessible, useful and capable of supporting real decisions.
We bring together open data, responsible research, practical learning and technology development around Somali priorities.
Our work connects public value with long-term sustainability, so useful knowledge and local capabilities can continue to grow.
- Open data
- Research
- Education
- Innovation
One connected mission
What makes SOMDAS different
Connecting knowledge, capability and practical action around Somali priorities.
Applied research
Explore evidence and responsible AI around local needs.
National capability
Build practical skills and support a growing research community.
Innovation into practice
Translate research and ideas into useful tools.
Built for the long term
Develop the capacity to sustain work with public value.
Stronger data. Stronger capabilities. Shared progress.
Build with us
Help shape what comes next.
Bring your curiosity, your knowledge or a challenge worth solving.