The Sudanese Organization for Disability and Development (SODD) was established in 2013 and registered under the Sudanese Humanitarian (Voluntary) Work Act of 2006 with the Humanitarian Aid Commission (HAC) in Kassala State as national non-profit, non-governmental organization. It has branch offices in Gedaref and Red Sea states, managed by program coordinators. SODD is committed to fostering a developed Sudanese society where women and people with disabilities fully participate and enjoy equal rights and opportunities on an equal basis with others.
The organization’s primary objective is to promote and expand access to justice, inclusive and quality education, primary healthcare services, and sustainable livelihood opportunities for women and people with disabilities in safe, non-discriminatory environments across Eastern Sudan. SODD collaborates closely with key NGOs in Kassala State, particularly those working in human rights, to ensure disability inclusion in the humanitarian sector.
SODD has a full-time technical team working under contract, including a finance officer, an admin and logistics officer, a MEAL officer, and program staff. Its financial year runs from January 1 to December 31. All project funds are deposited in banks, and financial documents, records, and reports are maintained at the organization’s head office following financial standards and accounting principles. SODD adheres to strict administrative regulations that ensure oversight and supervision of its operations, enforce administrative and legal accountability, and maintain a clear separation of powers and responsibilities to ensure proper financial oversight.
SODD has partnerships with Search for Common Ground in Eastern Sudan as the national partner for it and collaborates with other key NGOs in Kassala State on human rights initiatives to integrate disability into its interventions. SODD has also partnered with various donors and international organizations to implement human rights projects, including the French Embassy, the Canadian Embassy, USAID through OTI/TEPS/Chemonics, ADD International–Sudan program, and UNFPA