Social Development Direct (SDDirect) is a leading provider of high-quality, innovative and expert social development assistance and research services. We work to build inclusive societies in which all women, men, girls and boys and people of all gender and identities are valued and empowered to make choices about their own development.

We are a technical firm that offers in-depth thematic expertise in conflict prevention and peace building, governance voice and accountability, girls’ education, women’s economic empowerment, health rights and violence against women and girls.

We have a 20 year track record of providing high quality services that include technical advice and support, research, development assistance programme design, delivery and management, monitoring and evaluation. Our clients are leading international development agencies, iNGOs and Foundations. They trust us to provide robust, honest advice that is underpinned by the latest evidence.

We are a wholly owned subsidiary of Plan International UK, a leader in gender-based programming for children. 

 

Primary Functions

• Networking/Convening
• Research - policy analysis
• Research - project evaluation

Secondary Functions

• Awareness Raising/Advocacy
• Capacity building/Technical assistance
• Program/Project Implementation

Geographic Scope

• Global / regional

Attainment

• Primary to secondary transition
• Secondary completion
• Secondary Enrollment

Other

• Transition from school to work

Other skills

• Financial literacy
• Life skills/sexuality education
• Rights/empowerment education
• Social and emotional learning
• Vocational training

Quality

• School facilities
• School quality
• School-related gender-based violence
• School violence

Skills

• Literacy
• Numeracy

Website

Social Development Direct (SDDirect)

Headquarters location(s)

Not applicable or unknown

Office location(s)

• United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Contacts

info@sddirect.org.uk

Social Development Direct (SDDirect)