Social Development Center

Unverified non-profit organisation

Social Development Center, established under the high patronage of H.H. Sheikha Moza Bint Nasser Al-Missned – the Consort of H.H. the Emir, aims at the support, development and investment of human resources through a set of programmes and services that enhance the self-reliance of families in Qatar.

A non-profit, social and development organization, the center is a member of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science, and Community Development. SDC is a member of the Arab NGO Network, the World Family Organization, and the United Nations Economic and Social Council.

Their objectives are as follows:
•Promoting the role of family in the society and maintaining its social and economic cohesion and stability.
•Raising the economic level of low-income families, empowering them economically and providing job opportunities through production and development projects.
•Observing various social phenomena, conducting related scientific studies, submitting relevant proposals, and trying to engage decision-makers in addressing them.
•Preserving popular and traditional heritage, reviving and developing handicrafts.
•Preparing community members to cope with changes resulting from globalization.

Website

http://www.sdc.org.qa/en

Year established

1996

About this organisation

Regions / countries / territories

Middle East: Qatar

Global issues

Arts and culture; Community development; Education and training