Social development adopts an approach that focuses on the need to put people first in development processes. Horn Academy advocates promoting social development which empowers Somali people by creating more inclusive, cohesive and accountable institutions and societies. Peaceful society worth living in is based on basic social policy values, such as equality of opportunity, solidarity and participation. Long term social policy investments in society promote sustainable development and economic growth. Education, health and social protection systems provide people with an opportunity to develop from their own resources and live independently. More – education and health are human rights
