{"id":649,"date":"2022-10-07T07:06:13","date_gmt":"2022-10-07T07:06:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/startersites.io\/elementor\/renovation\/?page_id=649"},"modified":"2026-06-27T17:25:30","modified_gmt":"2026-06-27T17:25:30","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/somalidiplomacy.org\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"649\" class=\"elementor elementor-649\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-19319f6 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"19319f6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8bd0ba4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"8bd0ba4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<link rel=\"preconnect\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\">\r\n<link rel=\"preconnect\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.gstatic.com\" crossorigin>\r\n<link href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Poppins:wght@300;400;500;600;700&family=Poiret+One&display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\">\r\n\r\n<style>\r\n    \/* =========================================\r\n   SDC HERO SECTION V5\r\n========================================= *\/\r\n\r\n    .sdc-hero,\r\n    .sdc-hero * {\r\n        box-sizing: border-box;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-hero {\r\n        position: relative;\r\n        width: 100vw;\r\n        min-height: 100vh;\r\n        margin-left: calc(-50vw + 50%);\r\n        overflow: hidden;\r\n        display: flex;\r\n        align-items: center;\r\n        background: #FFFFFF;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    \/* =========================================\r\n   BACKGROUND\r\n========================================= *\/\r\n\r\n    .sdc-hero-bg {\r\n        position: absolute;\r\n        inset: 0;\r\n        background: 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100%;\r\n\r\n        padding-top: 120px;\r\n        padding-bottom: 120px;\r\n\r\n        padding-left: 6vw;\r\n        padding-right: 60px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-tagline {\r\n        font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;\r\n        color: #171717;\r\n        text-transform: uppercase;\r\n        letter-spacing: 3px;\r\n        font-size: 18px;\r\n        font-weight: 600;\r\n        line-height: 1.7;\r\n        max-width: 700px;\r\n        margin-bottom: 20px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-line {\r\n        width: 55px;\r\n        height: 2px;\r\n        background: #07523D;\r\n        margin-bottom: 45px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-title {\r\n        margin: 0;\r\n\r\n        font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;\r\n\r\n        color: #07523D;\r\n\r\n        font-size: 82px;\r\n        font-weight: 600;\r\n        line-height: 1.02;\r\n        letter-spacing: -2px;\r\n\r\n        max-width: 1000px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-description {\r\n        margin-top: 35px;\r\n\r\n        max-width: 760px;\r\n\r\n        color: #171717;\r\n\r\n        font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;\r\n        font-size: 21px;\r\n        font-weight: 400;\r\n        line-height: 1.8;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-buttons {\r\n        display: flex;\r\n        gap: 22px;\r\n        margin-top: 55px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    \/* =========================================\r\n   BUTTONS\r\n========================================= *\/\r\n\r\n    .sdc-btn-primary,\r\n    .sdc-btn-secondary {\r\n        display: inline-flex;\r\n        align-items: center;\r\n        justify-content: center;\r\n\r\n        gap: 18px;\r\n\r\n        min-width: 260px;\r\n        height: 72px;\r\n\r\n        padding: 0 35px;\r\n\r\n        text-decoration: none;\r\n\r\n        font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;\r\n        font-size: 18px;\r\n        font-weight: 600;\r\n        letter-spacing: 1px;\r\n\r\n        transition: .3s ease;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-btn-primary {\r\n        background: #07523D;\r\n        color: #FFFFFF;\r\n        border: 1px solid #07523D;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-btn-primary:hover {\r\n        background: #08684D;\r\n        border-color: #08684D;\r\n        transform: translateY(-3px);\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-btn-secondary {\r\n        background: #FFFFFF;\r\n        color: #07523D;\r\n        border: 1px solid #07523D;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-btn-secondary:hover {\r\n        background: #07523D;\r\n        color: #FFFFFF;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-arrow {\r\n        display: flex;\r\n        align-items: center;\r\n        justify-content: center;\r\n\r\n        width: 20px;\r\n        height: 20px;\r\n\r\n        font-size: 22px;\r\n        line-height: 1;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    \/* =========================================\r\n   LARGE DESKTOP\r\n========================================= *\/\r\n\r\n    @media (min-width:1600px) {\r\n\r\n        .sdc-hero-content {\r\n            padding-left: 6vw;\r\n        }\r\n\r\n        .sdc-title {\r\n            font-size: 105px;\r\n            max-width: 1200px;\r\n        }\r\n\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    \/* =========================================\r\n   LAPTOP\r\n========================================= *\/\r\n\r\n    @media (max-width:1400px) {\r\n\r\n        .sdc-title {\r\n            font-size: 82px;\r\n            max-width: 950px;\r\n        }\r\n\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    \/* =========================================\r\n   TABLET\r\n========================================= *\/\r\n\r\n    @media (max-width:1024px) {\r\n\r\n        .sdc-hero {\r\n            min-height: 850px;\r\n        }\r\n\r\n        .sdc-hero-content {\r\n            padding-top: 100px;\r\n            padding-bottom: 100px;\r\n            padding-left: 5vw;\r\n            padding-right: 40px;\r\n        }\r\n\r\n        .sdc-title {\r\n            font-size: 68px;\r\n            max-width: 700px;\r\n        }\r\n\r\n        .sdc-description {\r\n            font-size: 19px;\r\n            max-width: 600px;\r\n        }\r\n\r\n        .sdc-btn-primary,\r\n        .sdc-btn-secondary {\r\n            min-width: 220px;\r\n            height: 66px;\r\n        }\r\n\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    \/* =========================================\r\n   MOBILE\r\n========================================= *\/\r\n\r\n    @media (max-width:767px) {\r\n\r\n        .sdc-hero {\r\n            min-height: 850px;\r\n        }\r\n\r\n        .sdc-hero-bg {\r\n            background-position: 75% center;\r\n        }\r\n\r\n        .sdc-hero-overlay {\r\n            background:\r\n                linear-gradient(180deg,\r\n                    rgba(255, 255, 255, .96) 0%,\r\n                    rgba(255, 255, 255, .92) 55%,\r\n                    rgba(255, 255, 255, .88) 100%);\r\n        }\r\n\r\n        .sdc-hero-content {\r\n            padding: 70px 28px;\r\n        }\r\n\r\n        .sdc-tagline {\r\n            font-size: 12px;\r\n            letter-spacing: 2px;\r\n            line-height: 1.8;\r\n            max-width: 300px;\r\n        }\r\n\r\n        .sdc-line {\r\n            width: 40px;\r\n            margin-bottom: 25px;\r\n        }\r\n\r\n        .sdc-title {\r\n            font-size: 54px;\r\n            line-height: 0.95;\r\n            max-width: 100%;\r\n        }\r\n\r\n        .sdc-description {\r\n            font-size: 17px;\r\n            line-height: 1.7;\r\n            max-width: 100%;\r\n            margin-top: 25px;\r\n        }\r\n\r\n        .sdc-buttons {\r\n            margin-top: 35px;\r\n            flex-direction: column;\r\n            gap: 14px;\r\n        }\r\n\r\n        .sdc-btn-primary,\r\n        .sdc-btn-secondary {\r\n            width: 100%;\r\n            min-width: 100%;\r\n            height: 60px;\r\n            font-size: 16px;\r\n        }\r\n\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    \/* =========================================\r\n   SMALL MOBILE\r\n========================================= *\/\r\n\r\n    @media (max-width:480px) {\r\n\r\n        .sdc-title {\r\n            font-size: 46px;\r\n        }\r\n\r\n        .sdc-description {\r\n            font-size: 16px;\r\n        }\r\n\r\n    }\r\n    .sdc-hero::after{\r\n    content:'';\r\n    position:absolute;\r\n    left:0;\r\n    bottom:0;\r\n    width:100%;\r\n    height:180px;\r\n    z-index:4;\r\n    pointer-events:none;\r\n\r\n    background:linear-gradient(\r\n        to bottom,\r\n        rgba(255,255,255,0) 0%,\r\n        rgba(255,255,255,.4) 30%,\r\n        rgba(255,255,255,.75) 65%,\r\n        #F8F9FB 100%\r\n    );\r\n    \r\n    \r\n}\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/style>\r\n\r\n<section class=\"sdc-hero\">\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"sdc-hero-bg\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"sdc-hero-overlay\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"sdc-hero-content\">\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"sdc-tagline\">\r\n            SOMALIA'S PLATFORM FOR DIPLOMACY AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"sdc-line\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n        <h1 class=\"sdc-title\">\r\n            Where Somalia<br>\r\n            Engages Global Affairs\r\n        <\/h1>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"sdc-description\">\r\n            Advancing dialogue, research, and institutional engagement on issues shaping Somalia, the region, and the world.\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"sdc-buttons\">\r\n\r\n            <a href=\"#\" class=\"sdc-btn-primary\">\r\n                ABOUT SDC\r\n                <span class=\"sdc-arrow\">\u2192<\/span>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n\r\n            <a href=\"#\" class=\"sdc-btn-secondary\">\r\n                OUR WORK\r\n                <span class=\"sdc-arrow\">\u2192<\/span>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/section>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-95817d9 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"95817d9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<link rel=\"preconnect\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\">\r\n<link rel=\"preconnect\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.gstatic.com\" crossorigin>\r\n<link href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Cormorant+Garamond:wght@500;600&family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700&display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\">\r\n\r\n<style>\r\n\r\n\/* ==================================================\r\n   SDC SECTION 02 - WHY SDC EXISTS\r\n   FULL WIDTH\r\n   ELEMENTOR + BLOCKSY SAFE\r\n================================================== *\/\r\n\r\n.sdc-why,\r\n.sdc-why *{\r\n    box-sizing:border-box;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-why{\r\n    position:relative;\r\n    width:100vw;\r\n    margin-left:calc(-50vw + 50%);\r\n    overflow:hidden;\r\n    background:#F8F9FB;\r\n    padding:110px 0 90px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* ==================================================\r\n   WORLD MAP BG\r\n================================================== *\/\r\n\r\n.sdc-why::before{\r\n    content:'';\r\n    position:absolute;\r\n    top:120px;\r\n    left:50%;\r\n    transform:translateX(-50%);\r\n    width:900px;\r\n    height:350px;\r\n    opacity:.04;\r\n    pointer-events:none;\r\n    background-image:url('https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/8\/80\/World_map_-_low_resolution.svg');\r\n    background-repeat:no-repeat;\r\n    background-position:center;\r\n    background-size:contain;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* ==================================================\r\n   CONTAINER\r\n================================================== *\/\r\n\r\n.sdc-why-container{\r\n    position:relative;\r\n    z-index:2;\r\n    width:100%;\r\n    max-width:1600px;\r\n    margin:0 auto;\r\n    padding:0 6vw;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* ==================================================\r\n   TOP AREA\r\n================================================== *\/\r\n\r\n.sdc-why-top{\r\n    display:grid;\r\n    grid-template-columns:1.15fr .85fr;\r\n    align-items:center;\r\n    gap:70px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* ==================================================\r\n   LEFT CONTENT\r\n================================================== *\/\r\n\r\n.sdc-why-label-line{\r\n    width:60px;\r\n    height:2px;\r\n    background:#07523D;\r\n    margin-bottom:18px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-why-label{\r\n    font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;\r\n    color:#171717;\r\n    font-size:18px;\r\n    font-weight:700;\r\n    letter-spacing:3px;\r\n    text-transform:uppercase;\r\n    margin-bottom:25px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-why-title{\r\n    font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; \r\nfont-weight:600;\r\n    color:#07523D\r\n\r\n;\r\n    font-size:76px;\r\n    font-weight:600;\r\n    line-height:.95;\r\n    margin:0 0 30px;\r\n    max-width:900px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-why-divider{\r\n    width:65px;\r\n    height:4px;\r\n    background:#07523D;\r\n    margin-bottom:35px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-why-text{\r\n    font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;\r\n    color:#171717;\r\n    font-size:20px;\r\n    line-height:1.9;\r\n    max-width:900px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-why-text p{\r\n    margin:0 0 18px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* ==================================================\r\n   RIGHT IMAGE\r\n================================================== *\/\r\n\r\n.sdc-why-image-wrap{\r\n    position:relative;\r\n    display:flex;\r\n    justify-content:flex-end;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-why-image-shape{\r\n    position:relative;\r\n    width:100%;\r\n    max-width:720px;\r\n    aspect-ratio:1.15\/1;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* GOLD SWOOSH *\/\r\n\r\n.sdc-why-image-shape::before{\r\n    content:'';\r\n    position:absolute;\r\n    inset:auto -15px 18px auto;\r\n    width:105%;\r\n    height:85%;\r\n    border-radius:220px 0 220px 220px;\r\n    background:#07523D;\r\n    z-index:1;\r\n    transform:rotate(6deg);\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* NAVY SWOOSH *\/\r\n\r\n.sdc-why-image-shape::after{\r\n    content:'';\r\n    position:absolute;\r\n    inset:auto -10px 0 auto;\r\n    width:102%;\r\n    height:80%;\r\n    border-radius:220px 0 220px 220px;\r\n    background:#07523D;\r\n    z-index:2;\r\n    transform:rotate(5deg);\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-why-image{\r\n    position:absolute;\r\n    inset:0;\r\n    border-radius:220px 0 220px 220px;\r\n    overflow:hidden;\r\n    z-index:3;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-why-image img{\r\n    width:100%;\r\n    height:100%;\r\n    object-fit:cover;\r\n    display:block;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* ==================================================\r\n   CARDS\r\n================================================== *\/\r\n\r\n.sdc-why-cards{\r\n    margin-top:80px;\r\n\r\n    display:grid;\r\n    grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);\r\n    gap:35px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-why .sdc-card{\r\n    position:relative;\r\n    background:#07523D !important;\r\n    border-radius:28px;\r\n    padding:35px 28px 32px;\r\n    text-align:center;\r\n\r\n    box-shadow:\r\n    0 10px 35px rgba(0,0,0,.05);\r\n\r\n    transition:.35s ease;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-why .sdc-card:hover{\r\n    transform:translateY(-8px);\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-why .sdc-card-icon{\r\n    width:120px;\r\n    height:120px;\r\n    margin:0 auto 22px;\r\n    border-radius:50%;\r\n    background:#EEF3F8;\r\n\r\n    display:flex;\r\n    align-items:center;\r\n    justify-content:center;\r\n\r\n    font-size:56px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-why .sdc-card-title{\r\n    font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;\r\n    color:#FAF9F6;\r\n    font-size:28px;\r\n    font-weight:600;\r\n    margin-bottom:18px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-why .sdc-card-line{\r\n    width:60px;\r\n    height:3px;\r\n    background:#FAF9F6;\r\n    margin:0 auto 20px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-why .sdc-card-text{\r\n    font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;\r\n    color:#FAF9F6;\r\n    font-size:18px;\r\n    line-height:1.8;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* ==================================================\r\n   BOTTOM BANNER\r\n================================================== *\/\r\n\r\n.sdc-why-banner{\r\n    margin-top:55px;\r\n\r\n    background:#07523D;\r\n\r\n    border-radius:100px;\r\n\r\n    padding:22px 40px;\r\n\r\n    display:flex;\r\n    align-items:center;\r\n    gap:30px;\r\n\r\n    position:relative;\r\n    overflow:hidden;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-banner-logo{\r\n    width:90px;\r\n    height:70px;\r\n    flex-shrink:0;\r\n\r\n    display:flex;\r\n    align-items:center;\r\n    justify-content:center;\r\n\r\n    background:#FAF9F6;\r\n    border-radius:18px;\r\n\r\n    font-size:38px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-banner-divider{\r\n    width:2px;\r\n    height:55px;\r\n    background:#FAF9F6;\r\n    flex-shrink:0;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-banner-text,\r\n.sdc-banner-text p,\r\n.sdc-banner-text strong,\r\n.sdc-banner-text span,\r\n.sdc-banner-text *{\r\n    font-family:'Inter',sans-serif !important;\r\n    color:#FAF9F6 !important;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-banner-text strong{\r\n    font-weight:200;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* ==================================================\r\n   TABLET\r\n================================================== *\/\r\n\r\n@media(max-width:1024px){\r\n\r\n    .sdc-why{\r\n        padding:90px 0 80px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-why-top{\r\n        grid-template-columns:1fr;\r\n        gap:50px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-why-title{\r\n        font-size:58px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-why-text{\r\n        font-size:18px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-why-image-wrap{\r\n        justify-content:center;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-why-cards{\r\n        grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-why-banner{\r\n        border-radius:35px;\r\n        flex-wrap:wrap;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* ==================================================\r\n   MOBILE\r\n================================================== *\/\r\n\r\n@media(max-width:767px){\r\n\r\n    .sdc-why{\r\n        padding:70px 0;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-why-container{\r\n        padding:0 28px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-why-label{\r\n        font-size:14px;\r\n        letter-spacing:2px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-why-title{\r\n        font-size:46px;\r\n        line-height:1;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-why-divider{\r\n        width:50px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-why-text{\r\n        font-size:16px;\r\n        line-height:1.9;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-why-image-shape{\r\n        max-width:100%;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-why-cards{\r\n        grid-template-columns:1fr;\r\n        gap:22px;\r\n        margin-top:50px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-why .sdc-card{\r\n        padding:28px 22px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-why .sdc-card-icon{\r\n        width:95px;\r\n        height:95px;\r\n        font-size:46px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-why .sdc-card-title{\r\n        font-size:24px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-why .sdc-card-text{\r\n        font-size:16px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-why-banner{\r\n        margin-top:40px;\r\n        border-radius:28px;\r\n        padding:25px;\r\n        gap:18px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-banner-divider{\r\n        display:none;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-banner-text{\r\n        font-size:16px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n}\r\n\r\n<\/style>\r\n\r\n<section class=\"sdc-why\">\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"sdc-why-container\">\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"sdc-why-top\">\r\n\r\n            <!-- LEFT -->\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"sdc-why-content\">\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"sdc-why-label-line\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"sdc-why-label\">\r\n                    WHY SDC EXISTS\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <h2 class=\"sdc-why-title\">\r\n                    Bridging Gaps in Diplomacy<br>\r\n                    and International Affairs\r\n                <\/h2>\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"sdc-why-divider\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"sdc-why-text\">\r\n\r\n                    <p>\r\n                        Somalia is at the center of regional and global developments, yet opportunities for meaningful dialogue, knowledge, and institutional engagement remain limited.\r\n                    <\/p>\r\n\r\n                    <p>\r\n                        SDC was established to help address these gaps and build a stronger, more connected diplomacy ecosystem for Somalia and beyond.\r\n                    <\/p>\r\n\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <!-- RIGHT IMAGE -->\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"sdc-why-image-wrap\">\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"sdc-why-image-shape\">\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"sdc-why-image\">\r\n\r\n                        <!-- REPLACE IMAGE URL -->\r\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.mfa.gov.so\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/au1.jpg\" alt=\"Mogadishu\">\r\n\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <!-- CARDS -->\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"sdc-why-cards\">\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"sdc-card\">\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"sdc-card-icon\">\ud83d\udeaa<\/div>\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"sdc-card-title\">\r\n                    Limited Access\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"sdc-card-line\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"sdc-card-text\">\r\n                    Limited opportunities to engage with diplomats, institutions, and international stakeholders.\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"sdc-card\">\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"sdc-card-icon\">\ud83d\udcac<\/div>\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"sdc-card-title\">\r\n                    Limited Dialogue\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"sdc-card-line\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"sdc-card-text\">\r\n                    Few consistent platforms for informed discussion, exchange of ideas, and public diplomacy.\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"sdc-card\">\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"sdc-card-icon\">\ud83c\udf10<\/div>\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"sdc-card-title\">\r\n                    Limited Knowledge\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"sdc-card-line\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"sdc-card-text\">\r\n                    Scarcity of research, analysis, and accessible understanding of global and regional issues.\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"sdc-card\">\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"sdc-card-icon\">\ud83d\udd17<\/div>\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"sdc-card-title\">\r\n                    Weak Connections\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"sdc-card-line\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"sdc-card-text\">\r\n                    Weak institutional bridges and professional networks within the diplomacy ecosystem.\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <!-- BOTTOM BANNER -->\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"sdc-why-banner\">\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"sdc-banner-logo\">\r\n                \ud83d\udee1\ufe0f\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"sdc-banner-divider\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"sdc-banner-text\">\r\n\r\n                <strong>SDC exists to connect people, ideas, and institutions<\/strong>\u2014advancing dialogue, strengthening understanding, and <strong>contributing to informed decision-making on issues that shape our world.<\/strong>\r\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/section>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-627a803 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"627a803\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-efe9af6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"efe9af6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<link rel=\"preconnect\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\">\r\n<link rel=\"preconnect\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.gstatic.com\" crossorigin>\r\n<link href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Cormorant+Garamond:wght@500;600&family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700&display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\">\r\n\r\n<style>\r\n\r\n\/* ==================================================\r\n   SDC SECTION 03\r\n   THREE PILLARS OF ENGAGEMENT\r\n   PREMIUM VERSION\r\n================================================== *\/\r\n\r\n.sdc-pillars,\r\n.sdc-pillars *{\r\n    box-sizing:border-box;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-pillars{\r\n    position:relative;\r\n    width:100vw;\r\n    margin-left:calc(-50vw + 50%);\r\n    overflow:hidden;\r\n    background:#F8F9FB;\r\n    padding:120px 0 140px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* WORLD MAP *\/\r\n\r\n.sdc-pillars::before{\r\n    content:'';\r\n    position:absolute;\r\n    inset:0;\r\n    background-image:url('https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/8\/80\/World_map_-_low_resolution.svg');\r\n    background-repeat:no-repeat;\r\n    background-position:center 20px;\r\n    background-size:1800px;\r\n    opacity:.035;\r\n    pointer-events:none;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* BOTTOM CURVE *\/\r\n\r\n.sdc-pillars-bottom-curve{\r\n    position:absolute;\r\n    left:0;\r\n    bottom:0;\r\n    width:100%;\r\n    height:110px;\r\n    overflow:hidden;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-pillars-bottom-curve svg{\r\n    width:100%;\r\n    height:100%;\r\n    display:block;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* CONTAINER *\/\r\n\r\n.sdc-pillars-container{\r\n    position:relative;\r\n    z-index:5;\r\n    max-width:1600px;\r\n    margin:auto;\r\n    padding:0 6vw;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* HEADER *\/\r\n\r\n.sdc-pillars-header{\r\n    text-align:center;\r\n    max-width:1050px;\r\n    margin:0 auto 85px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-pillars-label{\r\n    font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;\r\n    font-size:17px;\r\n    font-weight:700;\r\n    letter-spacing:3px;\r\n    text-transform:uppercase;\r\n    color:#171717;\r\n    margin-bottom:12px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-pillars-small-line{\r\n    width:70px;\r\n    height:2px;\r\n    background:#07523D;\r\n    margin:0 auto 28px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-pillars-title{\r\n    margin:0;\r\n    font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;\r\nfont-weight:600;\r\n    font-size:86px;\r\n    line-height:.95;\r\n    font-weight:600;\r\n    color:#07523D;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-pillars-title-line{\r\n    \r\n    width:72px;\r\n    height:4px;\r\n    background:#07523D;\r\n    margin:24px auto 28px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-pillars-description{\r\n    max-width:760px;\r\n    margin:auto;\r\n\r\n    font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;\r\n    font-size:20px;\r\n    line-height:1.8;\r\n    color:#171717;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* GRID *\/\r\n\r\n.sdc-pillars-grid{\r\n    display:grid;\r\n    grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);\r\n    gap:24px;\r\n    margin-bottom:40px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* CARD *\/\r\n\r\n.sdc-pillar-card{\r\n    position:relative;\r\n    background:#07523D;\r\n    border-radius:18px;\r\n    padding:105px 35px 28px;\r\n\r\n    text-align:center;\r\n\r\n    border:1px solid #F1F2F5;\r\n\r\n    box-shadow:\r\n    0 4px 25px rgba(0,0,0,.03);\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* ICON HOLDER *\/\r\n\r\n.sdc-pillar-icon-holder{\r\n    position:absolute;\r\n    left:50%;\r\n    top:-32px;\r\n    transform:translateX(-50%);\r\n\r\n    width:138px;\r\n    height:138px;\r\n\r\n    background:#FFFFFF;\r\n    border-radius:50%;\r\n\r\n    border:2px solid #F2F2F2;\r\n\r\n    display:flex;\r\n    align-items:center;\r\n    justify-content:center;\r\n\r\n    z-index:3;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-pillar-icon-holder:before{\r\n    content:'';\r\n    position:absolute;\r\n    width:115px;\r\n    height:2px;\r\n    background:#FAF9F6;\r\n    right:100%;\r\n    top:50%;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-pillar-icon-holder:after{\r\n    content:'';\r\n    position:absolute;\r\n    width:115px;\r\n    height:2px;\r\n    background:#FAF9F6;\r\n    left:100%;\r\n    top:50%;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* SVG ICONS *\/\r\n\r\n.sdc-icon{\r\n    width:70px;\r\n    height:70px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-icon svg{\r\n    width:100%;\r\n    height:100%;\r\n    stroke:#001C5A;\r\n    fill:none;\r\n    stroke-width:2;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* CARD TITLE *\/\r\n\r\n.sdc-pillar-title{\r\n    font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;\r\n    font-size:34px;\r\n    font-weight:600;\r\n    line-height:1.2;\r\n    color:#FAF9F6;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-pillar-line{\r\n    width:60px;\r\n    height:3px;\r\n    background:#FAF9F6;\r\n    margin:0 auto 18px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-pillar-text{\r\n    font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;\r\n    font-size:17px;\r\n    line-height:1.95;\r\n    color:#FAF9F6;\r\n\r\n    max-width:420px;\r\n    margin:auto auto 32px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* WATERMARK *\/\r\n\r\n.sdc-watermark{\r\n    position:absolute;\r\n    right:12px;\r\n    bottom:12px;\r\n\r\n    width:120px;\r\n    height:120px;\r\n\r\n    opacity:.05;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-watermark svg{\r\n    width:100%;\r\n    height:100%;\r\n    stroke:#001C5A;\r\n    fill:none;\r\n    stroke-width:2;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* LINK *\/\r\n\r\n.sdc-pillar-link{\r\n    display:flex;\r\n    align-items:center;\r\n    gap:16px;\r\n\r\n    text-decoration:none;\r\n\r\n    font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;\r\n    font-size:15px;\r\n    font-weight:700;\r\n    text-transform:uppercase;\r\n\r\n    color:#FAF9F6;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-pillar-link span{\r\n    color:#FAF9F6;\r\n    font-size:24px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* BANNER *\/\r\n\r\n.sdc-pillars-banner{\r\n    position:relative;\r\n\r\n    background:#07523D;\r\n\r\n    border-radius:22px;\r\n\r\n    display:flex;\r\n    align-items:center;\r\n    gap:28px;\r\n\r\n    padding:22px 30px;\r\n\r\n    overflow:hidden;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-banner-logo{\r\n    width:82px;\r\n    height:82px;\r\n    flex-shrink:0;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-banner-divider{\r\n    width:2px;\r\n    height:58px;\r\n    background:#FAF9F6;\r\n    flex-shrink:0;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-banner-text{\r\n    font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;\r\n    color:#FAF9F6;\r\n    font-size:19px;\r\n    line-height:1.8;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-banner-text strong{\r\n    color:#FAF9F6;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-banner-bg{\r\n    position:absolute;\r\n    right:20px;\r\n    bottom:0;\r\n    width:260px;\r\n    opacity:.05;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* TABLET *\/\r\n\r\n@media(max-width:1024px){\r\n\r\n    .sdc-pillars{\r\n        padding:90px 0 120px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-pillars-title{\r\n        font-size:62px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-pillars-grid{\r\n        grid-template-columns:1fr;\r\n        gap:60px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* MOBILE *\/\r\n\r\n@media(max-width:767px){\r\n\r\n    .sdc-pillars{\r\n        padding:70px 0 120px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-pillars-container{\r\n        padding:0 28px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-pillars-title{\r\n        font-size:48px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-pillars-description{\r\n        font-size:16px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-pillar-card{\r\n        padding:95px 25px 28px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-pillar-icon-holder{\r\n        width:120px;\r\n        height:120px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-pillar-icon-holder:before,\r\n    .sdc-pillar-icon-holder:after{\r\n        width:55px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-pillars-banner{\r\n        flex-wrap:wrap;\r\n        gap:18px;\r\n        padding:25px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-banner-divider{\r\n        display:none;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-banner-text{\r\n        font-size:16px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n}\r\n\r\n<\/style>\r\n\r\n<section class=\"sdc-pillars\">\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"sdc-pillars-container\">\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"sdc-pillars-header\">\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"sdc-pillars-label\">\r\n                HOW SDC CONTRIBUTES\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"sdc-pillars-small-line\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n            <h2 class=\"sdc-pillars-title\">\r\n                Three Pillars of Engagement\r\n            <\/h2>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"sdc-pillars-title-line\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"sdc-pillars-description\">\r\n                SDC advances its mission through institutional engagement, public dialogue,\r\n                and knowledge production, creating platforms that strengthen understanding\r\n                and connection.\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"sdc-pillars-grid\">\r\n\r\n            <!-- CARD 1 -->\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"sdc-pillar-card\">\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"sdc-pillar-icon-holder\">\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"sdc-icon\">\r\n                        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 64 64\">\r\n                            <polygon points=\"32,10 10,22 54,22\"\/>\r\n                            <line x1=\"16\" y1=\"22\" x2=\"16\" y2=\"48\"\/>\r\n                            <line x1=\"28\" y1=\"22\" x2=\"28\" y2=\"48\"\/>\r\n                            <line x1=\"40\" y1=\"22\" x2=\"40\" y2=\"48\"\/>\r\n                            <line x1=\"52\" y1=\"22\" x2=\"52\" y2=\"48\"\/>\r\n                            <line x1=\"8\" y1=\"48\" x2=\"56\" y2=\"48\"\/>\r\n                            <line x1=\"6\" y1=\"54\" x2=\"58\" y2=\"54\"\/>\r\n                        <\/svg>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <h3 class=\"sdc-pillar-title\">\r\n                    Institutional Relations\r\n                <\/h3>\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"sdc-pillar-line\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"sdc-pillar-text\">\r\n                    Building relationships and engagement with embassies,\r\n                    international organizations, universities, government institutions,\r\n                    and strategic partners.\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <a href=\"#\" class=\"sdc-pillar-link\">\r\n                    LEARN MORE <span>\u2192<\/span>\r\n                <\/a>\r\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <!-- CARD 2 -->\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"sdc-pillar-card\">\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"sdc-pillar-icon-holder\">\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"sdc-icon\">\r\n                        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 64 64\">\r\n                            <circle cx=\"18\" cy=\"38\" r=\"6\"\/>\r\n                            <circle cx=\"32\" cy=\"38\" r=\"6\"\/>\r\n                            <circle cx=\"46\" cy=\"38\" r=\"6\"\/>\r\n                            <path d=\"M10 54c0-6 4-10 8-10s8 4 8 10\"\/>\r\n                            <path d=\"M24 54c0-6 4-10 8-10s8 4 8 10\"\/>\r\n                            <path d=\"M38 54c0-6 4-10 8-10s8 4 8 10\"\/>\r\n                            <rect x=\"28\" y=\"10\" width=\"22\" height=\"12\" rx=\"3\"\/>\r\n                            <path d=\"M34 22l-3 5\"\/>\r\n                        <\/svg>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <h3 class=\"sdc-pillar-title\">\r\n                    Public Dialogue\r\n                <\/h3>\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"sdc-pillar-line\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"sdc-pillar-text\">\r\n                    Creating platforms for discussions, interviews,\r\n                    debates, seminars, and public conversations on issues\r\n                    shaping Somalia and the world.\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <a href=\"#\" class=\"sdc-pillar-link\">\r\n                    LEARN MORE <span>\u2192<\/span>\r\n                <\/a>\r\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <!-- CARD 3 -->\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"sdc-pillar-card\">\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"sdc-pillar-icon-holder\">\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"sdc-icon\">\r\n                        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 64 64\">\r\n                            <rect x=\"16\" y=\"10\" width=\"22\" height=\"38\"\/>\r\n                            <line x1=\"22\" y1=\"18\" x2=\"32\" y2=\"18\"\/>\r\n                            <line x1=\"22\" y1=\"26\" x2=\"34\" y2=\"26\"\/>\r\n                            <circle cx=\"42\" cy=\"42\" r=\"10\"\/>\r\n                            <line x1=\"49\" y1=\"49\" x2=\"57\" y2=\"57\"\/>\r\n                        <\/svg>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <h3 class=\"sdc-pillar-title\">\r\n                    Research & Publications\r\n                <\/h3>\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"sdc-pillar-line\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"sdc-pillar-text\">\r\n                    Producing research papers, policy briefs,\r\n                    articles, and reports that contribute to informed\r\n                    discussion and public understanding.\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <a href=\"#\" class=\"sdc-pillar-link\">\r\n                    LEARN MORE <span>\u2192<\/span>\r\n                <\/a>\r\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"sdc-pillars-banner\">\r\n\r\n            <svg class=\"sdc-banner-logo\" viewBox=\"0 0 100 100\">\r\n                <path fill=\"#D59B2C\" d=\"M15 10h70v40L50 65 15 50z\"\/>\r\n                <path fill=\"#001C5A\" d=\"M15 50l35 15 35-15v20L50 90 15 70z\"\/>\r\n                <polygon fill=\"#FFFFFF\" points=\"50,22 54,34 67,34 56,42 60,55 50,47 40,55 44,42 33,34 46,34\"\/>\r\n            <\/svg>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"sdc-banner-divider\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"sdc-banner-text\">\r\n                Through these pillars, SDC strengthens dialogue, builds bridges,\r\n                and generates knowledge \u2014\r\n                <strong>\r\n                    contributing to a more informed,\r\n                    connected, and engaged Somalia.\r\n                <\/strong>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"sdc-pillars-bottom-curve\">\r\n\r\n        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 1600 120\" preserveAspectRatio=\"none\">\r\n            <path fill=\"#07523D\"\r\n                  d=\"M0,95 C280,160 520,0 800,50 C1080,100 1320,160 1600,70 L1600,120 L0,120 Z\"\/>\r\n            <path fill=\"#07523D\"\r\n                  d=\"M0,105 C280,170 520,20 800,70 C1080,120 1320,170 1600,80 L1600,120 L0,120 Z\"\/>\r\n        <\/svg>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/section>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2563f99 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"2563f99\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<style>\r\n\r\n\/* =========================================\r\n   SDC INSTITUTIONAL ENGAGEMENT SECTION\r\n   FULL WIDTH | BLOCKSY SAFE | ELEMENTOR SAFE\r\n========================================= *\/\r\n\r\n.sdc-institutional-section{\r\n    position:relative;\r\n    width:100vw;\r\n    margin-left:calc(-50vw + 50%);\r\n    background:#07523D;\r\n    overflow:hidden;\r\n    padding:110px 0 90px;\r\n    font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* Background Graphics *\/\r\n\r\n.sdc-world-map{\r\n    position:absolute;\r\n    left:0;\r\n    top:40px;\r\n    width:450px;\r\n    height:350px;\r\n    background:url('https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1524661135-423995f22d0b?q=80&w=1200') center center\/cover no-repeat;\r\n    opacity:.05;\r\n    pointer-events:none;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-building-bg{\r\n    position:absolute;\r\n    right:0;\r\n    top:120px;\r\n    width:650px;\r\n    height:500px;\r\n    background:url('https:\/\/thumbs.dreamstime.com\/b\/us-capitol-building-washington-dc-landmark-government-png-transparent-image-representing-iconic-symbol-american-365164054.jpg') center center\/cover no-repeat;\r\n    opacity:.05;\r\n    pointer-events:none;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-container{\r\n    width:100%;\r\n    max-width:1500px;\r\n    margin:0 auto;\r\n    padding:0 40px;\r\n    position:relative;\r\n    z-index:2;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* Header *\/\r\n\r\n.sdc-header{\r\n    text-align:center;\r\n    max-width:1000px;\r\n    margin:0 auto;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-subtitle{\r\n    font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;\r\n    font-size:15px;\r\n    letter-spacing:4px;\r\n    font-weight:600;\r\n    color:#FAF9F6;\r\n    text-transform:uppercase;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-small-line{\r\n    width:70px;\r\n    height:2px;\r\n    background:#FAF9F6;\r\n    margin:18px auto;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-header h2{\r\n    font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;\r\n    color:#FAF9F6;\r\n    font-size:64px;\r\n    line-height:1.15;\r\n    font-weight:600;\r\n    letter-spacing:-1px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-header p{\r\n    font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;\r\n    color:#FAF9F6;\r\n    font-size:20px;\r\n    line-height:1.9;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* Grid *\/\r\n\r\n.sdc-grid{\r\n    margin-top:90px;\r\n    display:grid;\r\n    grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);\r\n    gap:30px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-institutional-card{\r\n    text-align:center;\r\n    padding:0 35px;\r\n    position:relative;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-card:not(:last-child)::after{\r\n    content:'';\r\n    position:absolute;\r\n    top:20px;\r\n    right:0;\r\n    width:4px;\r\n    height:320px;\r\n    background:rgba(255,255,255,.15)!important;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-card{\r\n    text-align:center;\r\n    padding:40px 35px;\r\n    position:relative;\r\n    background:#FAF9F6;\r\n    border-radius:20px;\r\n}\r\n.sdc-icon-wrap{\r\n    width:130px;\r\n    height:130px;\r\n    background:#07523D;\r\n    border-radius:50%;\r\n    display:flex;\r\n    align-items:center;\r\n    justify-content:center;\r\n    margin:0 auto;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-icon-wrap img{\r\n    width:70px;\r\n    height:70px;\r\n    object-fit:contain;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-card h3{\r\n    font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;\r\n    color:#07523D;\r\n    font-size:30px;\r\n    line-height:1.3;\r\n    font-weight:600;\r\n    margin:35px 0 20px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-card-line{\r\n    width:55px;\r\n    height:2px;\r\n    background:#171717;\r\n    margin:18px auto 25px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-card p{\r\n    font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;\r\n    color:#171717;\r\n    font-size:18px;\r\n    line-height:1.9;\r\n    min-height:130px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-card a{\r\n    display:inline-flex;\r\n    align-items:center;\r\n    justify-content:center;\r\n    gap:12px;\r\n    text-decoration:none;\r\n    font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;\r\n    color:#FAF9F6;\r\n    font-size:15px;\r\n    font-weight:600;\r\n    letter-spacing:.5px;\r\n    margin-top:20px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-card a span{\r\n    color:#FAF9F6;\r\n    font-size:22px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* Bottom Banner *\/\r\n\r\n.sdc-bottom-box{\r\n    margin-top:80px;\r\n    background:#F5F7FB;\r\n    border-radius:26px;\r\n    padding:30px 40px;\r\n    display:flex;\r\n    align-items:center;\r\n    gap:35px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-badge{\r\n    width:80px;\r\n    height:80px;\r\n    background:#07523D;\r\n    color:#FFFFFF;\r\n    display:flex;\r\n    align-items:center;\r\n    justify-content:center;\r\n    font-size:34px;\r\n    border-radius:14px;\r\n    flex-shrink:0;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-divider{\r\n    width:1px;\r\n    height:70px;\r\n    background:#FAF9F6;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-bottom-box p{\r\n    font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;\r\n    color:#10261F;\r\n    font-size:24px;\r\n    line-height:1.8;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-bottom-box span{\r\n    color:#07523D;\r\n    font-weight:700;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* ==========================\r\n   TABLET\r\n========================== *\/\r\n\r\n@media (max-width:1024px){\r\n\r\n    .sdc-institutional-section{\r\n        padding:90px 0;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-container{\r\n        padding:0 30px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-header h2{\r\n        font-size:48px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-header p{\r\n        font-size:20px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-grid{\r\n        grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);\r\n        gap:50px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-card:not(:last-child)::after{\r\n        display:none;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-bottom-box{\r\n        flex-direction:column;\r\n        text-align:center;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-divider{\r\n        display:none;\r\n    }\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* ==========================\r\n   MOBILE\r\n========================== *\/\r\n\r\n@media (max-width:767px){\r\n\r\n    .sdc-institutional-section{\r\n        padding:70px 0;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-container{\r\n        padding:0 20px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-header h2{\r\n        font-size:34px;\r\n        line-height:1.2;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-header p{\r\n        font-size:17px;\r\n        line-height:1.8;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-grid{\r\n        grid-template-columns:1fr;\r\n        gap:50px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-card{\r\n        padding:0;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-icon-wrap{\r\n        width:110px;\r\n        height:110px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-card h3{\r\n        font-size:24px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-card p{\r\n        min-height:auto;\r\n        font-size:16px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-bottom-box{\r\n        padding:25px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-bottom-box p{\r\n        font-size:18px;\r\n        line-height:1.8;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-world-map,\r\n    .sdc-building-bg{\r\n        display:none;\r\n    }\r\n}\r\n\r\n<\/style>\r\n\r\n<section class=\"sdc-institutional-section\">\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"sdc-world-map\"><\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"sdc-building-bg\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"sdc-container\">\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"sdc-header\">\r\n\r\n            <span class=\"sdc-subtitle\">\r\n                INSTITUTIONAL ENGAGEMENT\r\n            <\/span>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"sdc-small-line\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n            <h2>\r\n                Building Connections Across Institutions\r\n            <\/h2>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"sdc-small-line\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n            <p>\r\n                SDC serves as a platform for dialogue, knowledge exchange, and collaboration among institutions working on issues related to diplomacy, international affairs, governance, leadership, and public engagement.\r\n            <\/p>\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"sdc-grid\">\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"sdc-card\">\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"sdc-icon-wrap\">\r\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-icons-png.flaticon.com\/512\/2991\/2991148.png\" alt=\"\">\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <h3>\r\n                    Embassies &<br>\r\n                    Diplomatic Missions\r\n                <\/h3>\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"sdc-card-line\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n                <p>\r\n                    Engagement through discussions, visits, dialogue programs, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.\r\n                <\/p>\r\n\r\n           \r\n                <\/a>\r\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"sdc-card\">\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"sdc-icon-wrap\">\r\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-icons-png.flaticon.com\/512\/44\/44386.png\" alt=\"\">\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <h3>\r\n                    International<br>\r\n                    Organizations\r\n                <\/h3>\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"sdc-card-line\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n                <p>\r\n                    Collaboration on dialogue, research, public engagement, and institutional initiatives.\r\n                <\/p>\r\n\r\n               \r\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"sdc-card\">\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"sdc-icon-wrap\">\r\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-icons-png.flaticon.com\/512\/3135\/3135755.png\" alt=\"\">\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <h3>\r\n                    Universities &<br>\r\n                    Academic Institutions\r\n                <\/h3>\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"sdc-card-line\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n                <p>\r\n                    Partnerships that support research, discussions, student engagement, and knowledge exchange.\r\n                <\/p>\r\n\r\n             \r\n                <\/a>\r\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"sdc-card\">\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"sdc-icon-wrap\">\r\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-icons-png.flaticon.com\/512\/609\/609803.png\" alt=\"\">\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <h3>\r\n                    Government &<br>\r\n                    Public Institutions\r\n                <\/h3>\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"sdc-card-line\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n                <p>\r\n                    Constructive engagement on issues relevant to diplomacy, governance, public policy, and international cooperation.\r\n                <\/p>\r\n\r\n               \r\n                <\/a>\r\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"sdc-bottom-box\">\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"sdc-badge\">\r\n                \u2605\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"sdc-divider\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n            <p>\r\n                By bringing institutions together, SDC\r\n                <span>strengthens dialogue, builds trust,<\/span>\r\n                and advances\r\n                <span>shared understanding<\/span>\r\n                for a more peaceful and connected world.\r\n            <\/p>\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/section>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a279ef0 elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"a279ef0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<style>\r\n\r\n\/* ==========================================================\r\n   SDC PLATFORMS SECTION V3\r\n   FULL WIDTH\r\n   BLOCKSY SAFE\r\n   ELEMENTOR SAFE\r\n   VERSION B (MODERN RESPONSIVE)\r\n========================================================== *\/\r\n\r\n.sdc-platforms-section{\r\n    position:relative;\r\n    width:100vw;\r\n    margin-left:calc(-50vw + 50%);\r\n    background:#FFFFFF;\r\n    overflow:hidden;\r\n    padding:120px 0 100px;\r\n    font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-platforms-section *{\r\n    box-sizing:border-box;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* ==========================\r\n   BACKGROUND\r\n========================== *\/\r\n\r\n.sdc-platforms-map{\r\n    position:absolute;\r\n    top:0;\r\n    left:0;\r\n    width:450px;\r\n    height:450px;\r\n    background:url('https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1524661135-423995f22d0b?q=80&w=1200') center center\/cover no-repeat;\r\n    opacity:.04;\r\n    pointer-events:none;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-platforms-building{\r\n    position:absolute;\r\n    top:0;\r\n    right:0;\r\n    width:520px;\r\n    height:700px;\r\n    background:url('https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1511818966892-d7d671e672a2?q=80&w=1600') center center\/cover no-repeat;\r\n    opacity:.04;\r\n    pointer-events:none;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-platforms-container{\r\n    max-width:1500px;\r\n    width:100%;\r\n    margin:0 auto;\r\n    padding:0 40px;\r\n    position:relative;\r\n    z-index:2;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* ==========================\r\n   TOP AREA\r\n========================== *\/\r\n\r\n.sdc-platforms-top{\r\n    display:grid;\r\n    grid-template-columns:\r\n    minmax(380px,460px)\r\n    minmax(780px,1fr);\r\n    gap:70px;\r\n    align-items:center;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* ==========================\r\n   LEFT CONTENT\r\n========================== *\/\r\n\r\n.sdc-platforms-content{\r\n    max-width:460px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-platforms-subtitle{\r\n    display:block;\r\n    color:#171717;\r\n    font-size:15px;\r\n    font-weight:600;\r\n    letter-spacing:4px;\r\n    text-transform:uppercase;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-platforms-line{\r\n    width:60px;\r\n    height:2px;\r\n    background:#07523D;\r\n    margin:18px 0 28px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-platforms-content h2{\r\n    color:#07523D;\r\n    font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;\r\n    font-size:68px;\r\n    line-height:1.08;\r\n    font-weight:600;\r\n    letter-spacing:-1px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-platforms-content p{\r\n    font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;\r\n    color:#171717;\r\n    font-size:20px;\r\n    line-height:1.9;\r\n    font-weight:400;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* ==========================\r\n   ORBIT AREA\r\n========================== *\/\r\n\r\n.sdc-platforms-orbit-layout{\r\n    display:grid;\r\n    grid-template-columns:\r\n    180px\r\n    500px\r\n    180px;\r\n    justify-content:center;\r\n    align-items:center;\r\n    gap:20px;\r\n    width:100%;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-platform-column{\r\n    display:flex;\r\n    flex-direction:column;\r\n    gap:90px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-platform-card{\r\n    text-align:center;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-platform-card h3{\r\n    font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;\r\n    color:#171717;\r\n    font-size:28px;\r\n    line-height:1.3;\r\n    font-weight:600;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-platform-card-line{\r\n    width:50px;\r\n    height:2px;\r\n    background:#07523D;\r\n    margin:16px auto;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-platform-card p{\r\n    font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;\r\n    color:#171717;\r\n    font-size:17px;\r\n    line-height:1.9;\r\n    font-weight:400;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* ==========================\r\n   ORBIT CENTER\r\n========================== *\/\r\n\r\n.sdc-orbit-wrapper{\r\n    position:relative;\r\n    width:500px;\r\n    height:500px;\r\n    margin:auto;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-orbit-ring{\r\n    position:absolute;\r\n    inset:0;\r\n    border:2px dashed #07523D;\r\n    border-radius:50%;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-orbit-dot{\r\n    position:absolute;\r\n    width:14px;\r\n    height:14px;\r\n    background:#07523D;\r\n    border-radius:50%;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-orbit-dot.left{\r\n    left:-7px;\r\n    top:50%;\r\n    transform:translateY(-50%);\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-orbit-dot.right{\r\n    right:-7px;\r\n    top:50%;\r\n    transform:translateY(-50%);\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-center-circle{\r\n    position:absolute;\r\n    left:50%;\r\n    top:50%;\r\n    transform:translate(-50%,-50%);\r\n    width:300px;\r\n    height:300px;\r\n    background:#FFFFFF;\r\n    border-radius:50%;\r\n    box-shadow:\r\n    0 0 0 45px rgba(245,246,248,.9),\r\n    0 10px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.05);\r\n\r\n    display:flex;\r\n    flex-direction:column;\r\n    justify-content:center;\r\n    align-items:center;\r\n    text-align:center;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-center-logo{\r\n    width:70px;\r\n    height:70px;\r\n    object-fit:contain;\r\n    margin-bottom:15px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-center-circle h3{\r\n    font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;\r\n    color:#171717;\r\n    font-size:58px;\r\n    line-height:1;\r\n    font-weight:600;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-center-line{\r\n    width:50px;\r\n    height:2px;\r\n    background:#C9972B;\r\n    margin:15px auto;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-center-circle p{\r\n    font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;\r\n    color:#171717;\r\n    font-size:17px;\r\n    line-height:1.8;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* ==========================\r\n   ORBIT ICONS\r\n========================== *\/\r\n\r\n.sdc-orbit-icon{\r\n    position:absolute;\r\n    width:95px;\r\n    height:95px;\r\n    background:#FFFFFF;\r\n    border:2px solid #D7B067;\r\n    border-radius:50%;\r\n\r\n    display:flex;\r\n    align-items:center;\r\n    justify-content:center;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-orbit-icon img{\r\n    width:42px;\r\n    height:42px;\r\n    object-fit:contain;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.icon-top-left{\r\n    top:25px;\r\n    left:55px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.icon-top-right{\r\n    top:25px;\r\n    right:55px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.icon-bottom-left{\r\n    bottom:75px;\r\n    left:45px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.icon-bottom-right{\r\n    bottom:75px;\r\n    right:45px;\r\n}\r\n\/* ==========================\r\n   IMPACT SECTION\r\n========================== *\/\r\n\r\n.sdc-impact-box{\r\n    margin-top:90px;\r\n    background:#FBFBFD;\r\n    border:1px solid #E7EAF0;\r\n    padding:30px 25px;\r\n    border-radius:0;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-impact-title{\r\n    text-align:center;\r\n    margin-bottom:35px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-impact-title h4{\r\n    font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;\r\n    color:#07523D;\r\n    font-size:16px;\r\n    letter-spacing:3px;\r\n    font-weight:700;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-impact-title-line{\r\n    width:45px;\r\n    height:2px;\r\n    background:#C9972B;\r\n    margin:12px auto 0;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-impact-grid{\r\n    display:grid;\r\n    grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-impact-item{\r\n    display:flex;\r\n    align-items:center;\r\n    gap:18px;\r\n    padding:0 25px;\r\n    min-height:90px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-impact-item:not(:last-child){\r\n    border-right:1px solid #D7B067;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-impact-item img{\r\n    width:54px;\r\n    height:54px;\r\n    object-fit:contain;\r\n    flex-shrink:0;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-impact-item p{\r\n    font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;\r\n    color:#171717;\r\n    font-size:17px;\r\n    line-height:1.8;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* ==========================\r\n   TABLET\r\n========================== *\/\r\n\r\n@media(max-width:1200px){\r\n\r\n    .sdc-platforms-top{\r\n        grid-template-columns:1fr;\r\n        gap:70px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-platforms-content{\r\n        max-width:100%;\r\n        text-align:center;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-platforms-line{\r\n        margin:18px auto 28px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-platforms-content h2{\r\n        font-size:58px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-platforms-content p{\r\n        max-width:850px;\r\n        margin-left:auto;\r\n        margin-right:auto;\r\n        font-size:20px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-platforms-orbit-layout{\r\n        grid-template-columns:1fr;\r\n        gap:50px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-platform-column{\r\n        flex-direction:row;\r\n        justify-content:center;\r\n        gap:35px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-platform-card{\r\n        max-width:320px;\r\n        flex:1;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-impact-grid{\r\n        grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);\r\n        gap:25px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-impact-item{\r\n        border:none !important;\r\n        background:#FFFFFF;\r\n        padding:20px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* ==========================\r\n   MOBILE\r\n========================== *\/\r\n\r\n@media(max-width:767px){\r\n\r\n    .sdc-platforms-section{\r\n        padding:70px 0;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-platforms-container{\r\n        padding:0 20px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-platforms-map,\r\n    .sdc-platforms-building{\r\n        display:none;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-platforms-content h2{\r\n        font-size:40px;\r\n        line-height:1.15;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-platforms-content p{\r\n        font-size:17px;\r\n        line-height:1.9;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-platform-column{\r\n        flex-direction:column;\r\n        gap:40px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-platform-card{\r\n        max-width:100%;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-orbit-wrapper{\r\n        width:100%;\r\n        height:auto;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-orbit-ring,\r\n    .sdc-orbit-dot,\r\n    .sdc-orbit-icon{\r\n        display:none;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-center-circle{\r\n        position:relative;\r\n        left:auto;\r\n        top:auto;\r\n        transform:none;\r\n\r\n        width:260px;\r\n        height:260px;\r\n\r\n        margin:auto;\r\n\r\n        box-shadow:\r\n        0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.08);\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-center-circle h3{\r\n        font-size:52px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-center-circle p{\r\n        font-size:16px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-impact-grid{\r\n        grid-template-columns:1fr;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-impact-item{\r\n        text-align:center;\r\n        justify-content:center;\r\n        flex-direction:column;\r\n        padding:15px 0;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* ==========================\r\n   HTML STARTS HERE\r\n========================== *\/\r\n\r\n<\/style>\r\n\r\n<section class=\"sdc-platforms-section\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"sdc-platforms-map\"><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"sdc-platforms-building\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"sdc-platforms-container\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"sdc-platforms-top\">\r\n\r\n<!-- LEFT CONTENT -->\r\n\r\n<div class=\"sdc-platforms-content\">\r\n\r\n<span class=\"sdc-platforms-subtitle\">\r\nSDC PLATFORMS\r\n<\/span>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"sdc-platforms-line\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n<h2>\r\nCreating Spaces for Dialogue, Knowledge, and Engagement\r\n<\/h2>\r\n\r\n<p>\r\nSDC provides structured platforms that encourage discussion, knowledge exchange, research, and engagement on issues relevant to Somalia, the region, and the international community.\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<!-- ORBIT SIDE -->\r\n\r\n<div class=\"sdc-platforms-orbit-layout\">\r\n\r\n<!-- LEFT COLUMN -->\r\n\r\n<div class=\"sdc-platform-column\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"sdc-platform-card\">\r\n\r\n<h3>\r\nDialogue Programs\r\n<\/h3>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"sdc-platform-card-line\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n<p>\r\nPublic forums, roundtable discussions, seminars, and debate sessions designed to encourage informed discussion and diverse perspectives.\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"sdc-platform-card\">\r\n\r\n<h3>\r\nCommentary & Analysis\r\n<\/h3>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"sdc-platform-card-line\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n<p>\r\nInsights, discussions, and perspectives that help explain important developments affecting Somalia and the world.\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<!-- CENTER ORBIT -->\r\n\r\n<div class=\"sdc-orbit-wrapper\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"sdc-orbit-ring\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"sdc-orbit-dot left\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"sdc-orbit-dot right\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"sdc-center-circle\">\r\n\r\n<img\r\nclass=\"sdc-center-logo\"\r\nsrc=\"https:\/\/via.placeholder.com\/80x80\"\r\nalt=\"\"\r\n>\r\n\r\n<h3>SDC<\/h3>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"sdc-center-line\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n<p>\r\nA Platform for Ideas,<br>\r\nDialogue & Impact\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"sdc-orbit-icon icon-top-left\">\r\n\r\n<img\r\nsrc=\"https:\/\/cdn-icons-png.flaticon.com\/512\/3050\/3050525.png\"\r\nalt=\"\"\r\n>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"sdc-orbit-icon icon-top-right\">\r\n\r\n<img\r\nsrc=\"https:\/\/cdn-icons-png.flaticon.com\/512\/3659\/3659899.png\"\r\nalt=\"\"\r\n>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"sdc-orbit-icon icon-bottom-left\">\r\n\r\n<img\r\nsrc=\"https:\/\/cdn-icons-png.flaticon.com\/512\/2991\/2991112.png\"\r\nalt=\"\"\r\n>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"sdc-orbit-icon icon-bottom-right\">\r\n\r\n<img\r\nsrc=\"https:\/\/cdn-icons-png.flaticon.com\/512\/2436\/2436874.png\"\r\nalt=\"\"\r\n>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<!-- RIGHT COLUMN -->\r\n\r\n<div class=\"sdc-platform-column\">\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"sdc-platform-card\">\r\n\r\n        <h3>\r\n            Interview Series\r\n        <\/h3>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"sdc-platform-card-line\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n        <p>\r\n            Conversations with diplomats, academics, professionals, and experts on issues shaping national and international affairs.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"sdc-platform-card\">\r\n\r\n        <h3>\r\n            Research & Publications\r\n        <\/h3>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"sdc-platform-card-line\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n        <p>\r\n            Research papers, policy briefs, articles, and reports that contribute to public understanding and informed discussion.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<!-- IMPACT SECTION -->\r\n\r\n<div class=\"sdc-impact-box\">\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"sdc-impact-title\">\r\n\r\n        <h4>\r\n            OUR IMPACT\r\n        <\/h4>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"sdc-impact-title-line\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"sdc-impact-grid\">\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"sdc-impact-item\">\r\n\r\n            <img decoding=\"async\"\r\n            src=\"https:\/\/cdn-icons-png.flaticon.com\/512\/3024\/3024576.png\"\r\n            alt=\"\"\r\n            >\r\n\r\n            <p>\r\n                Strengthening dialogue across communities and institutions.\r\n            <\/p>\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"sdc-impact-item\">\r\n\r\n            <img decoding=\"async\"\r\n            src=\"https:\/\/cdn-icons-png.flaticon.com\/512\/44\/44386.png\"\r\n            alt=\"\"\r\n            >\r\n\r\n            <p>\r\n                Advancing knowledge and understanding of critical issues.\r\n            <\/p>\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"sdc-impact-item\">\r\n\r\n            <img decoding=\"async\"\r\n            src=\"https:\/\/cdn-icons-png.flaticon.com\/512\/681\/681494.png\"\r\n            alt=\"\"\r\n            >\r\n\r\n            <p>\r\n                Empowering informed engagement and leadership.\r\n            <\/p>\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"sdc-impact-item\">\r\n\r\n            <img decoding=\"async\"\r\n            src=\"https:\/\/cdn-icons-png.flaticon.com\/512\/2991\/2991148.png\"\r\n            alt=\"\"\r\n            >\r\n\r\n            <p>\r\n                Contributing to a more peaceful, resilient, and connected world.\r\n            <\/p>\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/section>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0133491 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"0133491\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<style>\r\n\r\n\/* ==========================================================\r\n   SDC APPROACH SECTION\r\n   FULL WIDTH\r\n   BLOCKSY SAFE\r\n   ELEMENTOR SAFE\r\n   VERSION 1.0\r\n========================================================== *\/\r\n\r\n.sdc-approach-section{\r\n    position:relative;\r\n    width:100vw;\r\n    margin-left:calc(-50vw + 50%);\r\n    background:#FFFFFF;\r\n    overflow:hidden;\r\n    padding:120px 0 0;\r\n    font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-approach-section *{\r\n    box-sizing:border-box;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-approach-container{\r\n    max-width:1500px;\r\n    width:100%;\r\n    margin:0 auto;\r\n    padding:0 40px;\r\n    position:relative;\r\n    z-index:2;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* ==========================\r\n   BACKGROUND GRAPHICS\r\n========================== *\/\r\n\r\n.sdc-approach-map{\r\n    position:absolute;\r\n    top:20px;\r\n    left:0;\r\n    width:500px;\r\n    height:400px;\r\n    background:url('https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1524661135-423995f22d0b?q=80&w=1200') center center\/cover no-repeat;\r\n    opacity:.04;\r\n    pointer-events:none;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-approach-building{\r\n    position:absolute;\r\n    bottom:180px;\r\n    left:0;\r\n    width:700px;\r\n    height:500px;\r\n    background:url('https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1511818966892-d7d671e672a2?q=80&w=1600') center center\/cover no-repeat;\r\n    opacity:.05;\r\n    pointer-events:none;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* ==========================\r\n   MAIN GRID\r\n========================== *\/\r\n\r\n.sdc-approach-grid{\r\n    display:grid;\r\n    grid-template-columns:\r\n    minmax(380px,480px)\r\n    minmax(700px,1fr);\r\n    gap:90px;\r\n    align-items:start;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* ==========================\r\n   LEFT CONTENT\r\n========================== *\/\r\n\r\n.sdc-approach-left{\r\n    position:sticky;\r\n    top:120px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-approach-subtitle{\r\n    font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;\r\n    color:#171717;\r\n    font-size:15px;\r\n    letter-spacing:4px;\r\n    font-weight:600;\r\n    text-transform:uppercase;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-approach-line{\r\n    width:60px;\r\n    height:2px;\r\n    background:#07523D;\r\n    margin:18px 0 30px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-approach-left h2{\r\n    font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;\r\n    color:#07523D;\r\n    font-size:68px;\r\n    line-height:1.05;\r\n    font-weight:600;\r\n    letter-spacing:-1px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-approach-left p{\r\n    font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;\r\n    color:#171717;\r\n    font-size:20px;\r\n    line-height:1.9;\r\n    max-width:430px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* ==========================\r\n   TIMELINE\r\n========================== *\/\r\n\r\n.sdc-timeline{\r\n    position:relative;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-timeline::before{\r\n    content:'';\r\n    position:absolute;\r\n    left:120px;\r\n    top:0;\r\n    bottom:0;\r\n    width:2px;\r\n    background:#07523D;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* ==========================\r\n   TIMELINE ITEM\r\n========================== *\/\r\n\r\n.sdc-timeline-item{\r\n    position:relative;\r\n    display:grid;\r\n    grid-template-columns:\r\n    100px\r\n    90px\r\n    1fr;\r\n    gap:30px;\r\n    align-items:center;\r\n    margin-bottom:28px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-step-number{\r\n    text-align:center;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-step-number h3{\r\n    font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;\r\n    color:#07523D;\r\n    font-size:54px;\r\n    line-height:1;\r\n    font-weight:600;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-step-line{\r\n    width:42px;\r\n    height:2px;\r\n    background:#07523D;\r\n    margin:15px auto 0;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* ==========================\r\n   ICON CIRCLE\r\n========================== *\/\r\n\r\n.sdc-icon-circle{\r\n    position:relative;\r\n    width:90px;\r\n    height:90px;\r\n    background:#F8F9FB;\r\n    border:2px solid #07523D;\r\n    border-radius:50%;\r\n\r\n    display:flex;\r\n    align-items:center;\r\n    justify-content:center;\r\n\r\n    z-index:2;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-icon-circle::before{\r\n    content:'';\r\n    position:absolute;\r\n    top:-16px;\r\n    left:50%;\r\n    transform:translateX(-50%);\r\n    width:8px;\r\n    height:8px;\r\n    background:#07523D;\r\n    border-radius:50%;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-icon-circle::after{\r\n    content:'';\r\n    position:absolute;\r\n    bottom:-16px;\r\n    left:50%;\r\n    transform:translateX(-50%);\r\n    width:8px;\r\n    height:8px;\r\n    background:#07523D;\r\n    border-radius:50%;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-icon-circle img{\r\n    width:42px;\r\n    height:42px;\r\n    object-fit:contain;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* ==========================\r\n   CONTENT CARD\r\n========================== *\/\r\n\r\n.sdc-approach-card{\r\n    background:#07523D;\r\n    padding:48px 55px;\r\n    min-height:250px;\r\n    border-right:6px solid #C9972B;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-approach-card h3{\r\n    font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;\r\n    color:#FAF9F6;\r\n    font-size:30px;\r\n    line-height:1.2;\r\n    font-weight:600;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-approach-card-line{\r\n    width:45px;\r\n    height:2px;\r\n    background:#FAF9F6;\r\n    margin:18px 0 22px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-approach-card p{\r\n    font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;\r\n    color:#FAF9F6;\r\n    font-size:20px;\r\n    line-height:1.9;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\r\n\/* ==========================\r\n   REMOVE LAST TIMELINE GAP\r\n========================== *\/\r\n\r\n.sdc-timeline-item:last-child{\r\n    margin-bottom:0;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-timeline-item:last-child .sdc-icon-circle::after{\r\n    display:none;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* ==========================\r\n   BOTTOM QUOTE BANNER\r\n========================== *\/\r\n\r\n.sdc-approach-quote{\r\n    position:relative;\r\n    margin-top:90px;\r\n    background:#07523D;\r\n    overflow:hidden;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-approach-quote-inner{\r\n    max-width:1500px;\r\n    margin:0 auto;\r\n    padding:80px 40px;\r\n    position:relative;\r\n    z-index:2;\r\n    text-align:center;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-quote-globe{\r\n    position:absolute;\r\n    left:0;\r\n    bottom:0;\r\n    width:260px;\r\n    height:260px;\r\n    background:url('https:\/\/cdn-icons-png.flaticon.com\/512\/44\/44386.png') center center\/contain no-repeat;\r\n    opacity:.08;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-quote-building{\r\n    position:absolute;\r\n    right:0;\r\n    bottom:0;\r\n    width:280px;\r\n    height:220px;\r\n    background:url('https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1511818966892-d7d671e672a2?q=80&w=1600') center center\/cover no-repeat;\r\n    opacity:.08;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-approach-quote p{\r\n    font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;\r\n    color:#FAF9F6;\r\n    font-size:24px;\r\n    line-height:1.8;\r\n    max-width:900px;\r\n    margin-left:auto;\r\n    margin-right:auto;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-approach-quote span{\r\n    color:#C89B3C;\r\n    font-weight:700;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-quote-divider{\r\n    width:160px;\r\n    height:2px;\r\n    background:transparent;\r\n    margin:30px auto 25px;\r\n    position:relative;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-quote-divider::before{\r\n    content:'';\r\n    position:absolute;\r\n    left:0;\r\n    top:50%;\r\n    width:55px;\r\n    height:2px;\r\n    background:#FAF9F6;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-quote-divider::after{\r\n    content:'';\r\n    position:absolute;\r\n    right:0;\r\n    top:50%;\r\n    width:55px;\r\n    height:2px;\r\n    background:#FAF9F6;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-quote-badge{\r\n    width:55px;\r\n    height:55px;\r\n    margin:auto;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-quote-badge img{\r\n    width:100%;\r\n    height:100%;\r\n    object-fit:contain;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* ==========================\r\n   TABLET\r\n========================== *\/\r\n\r\n@media(max-width:1200px){\r\n\r\n    .sdc-approach-grid{\r\n        grid-template-columns:1fr;\r\n        gap:60px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-approach-left{\r\n        position:relative;\r\n        top:auto;\r\n        text-align:center;\r\n        max-width:850px;\r\n        margin:auto;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-approach-line{\r\n        margin:18px auto 30px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-approach-left h2{\r\n        font-size:58px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-approach-left p{\r\n        max-width:800px;\r\n        margin-left:auto;\r\n        margin-right:auto;\r\n        font-size:20px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-timeline{\r\n        max-width:1000px;\r\n        margin:auto;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-approach-card{\r\n        padding:40px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-impact-grid{\r\n        grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);\r\n    }\r\n\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* ==========================\r\n   MOBILE\r\n========================== *\/\r\n\r\n@media(max-width:767px){\r\n\r\n    .sdc-approach-section{\r\n        padding:70px 0 0;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-approach-container{\r\n        padding:0 20px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-approach-map,\r\n    .sdc-approach-building{\r\n        display:none;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-approach-left h2{\r\n        font-size:44px;\r\n        line-height:1.15;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-approach-left p{\r\n        font-size:17px;\r\n        line-height:1.9;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-timeline::before{\r\n        display:none;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-timeline-item{\r\n        grid-template-columns:1fr;\r\n        gap:20px;\r\n        text-align:center;\r\n        margin-bottom:40px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-step-line{\r\n        margin:12px auto 0;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-icon-circle{\r\n        margin:auto;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-icon-circle::before,\r\n    .sdc-icon-circle::after{\r\n        display:none;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-approach-card{\r\n        padding:30px 25px;\r\n        min-height:auto;\r\n        text-align:center;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-approach-card-line{\r\n        margin:18px auto;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-approach-card h3{\r\n        font-size:28px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-approach-card p{\r\n        font-size:16px;\r\n        line-height:1.9;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-approach-quote-inner{\r\n        padding:60px 20px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-approach-quote p{\r\n        font-size:22px;\r\n        line-height:1.7;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-quote-globe,\r\n    .sdc-quote-building{\r\n        display:none;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* ==========================\r\n   HTML STARTS HERE\r\n========================== *\/\r\n\r\n<\/style>\r\n\r\n<section class=\"sdc-approach-section\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"sdc-approach-map\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"sdc-approach-building\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"sdc-approach-container\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"sdc-approach-grid\">\r\n\r\n<!-- LEFT COLUMN -->\r\n\r\n<div class=\"sdc-approach-left\">\r\n\r\n<span class=\"sdc-approach-subtitle\">\r\nOUR APPROACH\r\n<\/span>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"sdc-approach-line\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n<h2>\r\nGuided by\r\nDialogue,\r\nKnowledge,\r\nand\r\nProfessionalism\r\n<\/h2>\r\n\r\n<p>\r\nSDC is built on the belief that meaningful engagement requires informed discussion, credible knowledge, institutional collaboration, and professional conduct.\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<!-- RIGHT TIMELINE -->\r\n\r\n<div class=\"sdc-timeline\">\r\n\r\n<!-- ITEM 01 -->\r\n\r\n<div class=\"sdc-timeline-item\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"sdc-step-number\">\r\n\r\n<h3>01<\/h3>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"sdc-step-line\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"sdc-icon-circle\">\r\n\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-icons-png.flaticon.com\/512\/3050\/3050525.png\" alt=\"\">\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"sdc-approach-card\">\r\n\r\n<h3>\r\nDialogue\r\n<\/h3>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"sdc-approach-card-line\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n<p>\r\nEncouraging respectful exchange of ideas, informed debate, and diverse perspectives on issues that shape communities and international relations.\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<!-- ITEM 02 -->\r\n\r\n<div class=\"sdc-timeline-item\">\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"sdc-step-number\">\r\n\r\n        <h3>02<\/h3>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"sdc-step-line\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"sdc-icon-circle\">\r\n\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-icons-png.flaticon.com\/512\/2436\/2436874.png\" alt=\"\">\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"sdc-approach-card\">\r\n\r\n        <h3>\r\n            Knowledge\r\n        <\/h3>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"sdc-approach-card-line\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n        <p>\r\n            Promoting informed understanding through research, analysis, and learning that contribute to thoughtful discussion and sound decision-making.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<!-- ITEM 03 -->\r\n\r\n<div class=\"sdc-timeline-item\">\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"sdc-step-number\">\r\n\r\n        <h3>03<\/h3>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"sdc-step-line\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"sdc-icon-circle\">\r\n\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-icons-png.flaticon.com\/512\/3024\/3024576.png\" alt=\"\">\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"sdc-approach-card\">\r\n\r\n        <h3>\r\n            Collaboration\r\n        <\/h3>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"sdc-approach-card-line\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n        <p>\r\n            Building constructive relationships among institutions, professionals, and stakeholders to advance shared understanding and collective progress.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<!-- ITEM 04 -->\r\n\r\n<div class=\"sdc-timeline-item\">\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"sdc-step-number\">\r\n\r\n        <h3>04<\/h3>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"sdc-step-line\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"sdc-icon-circle\">\r\n\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-icons-png.flaticon.com\/512\/3135\/3135715.png\" alt=\"\">\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"sdc-approach-card\">\r\n\r\n        <h3>\r\n            Professionalism\r\n        <\/h3>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"sdc-approach-card-line\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n        <p>\r\n            Maintaining integrity, responsibility, and excellence in all our engagements and interactions, upholding the highest standards of conduct.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<!-- ==========================\r\n     BOTTOM QUOTE BANNER\r\n========================== -->\r\n\r\n<div class=\"sdc-approach-quote\">\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"sdc-quote-globe\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"sdc-quote-building\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"sdc-approach-quote-inner\">\r\n\r\n        <p>\r\n\r\n            Our approach shapes how we\r\n            <span>engage<\/span>,\r\n            what we\r\n            <span>produce<\/span>,\r\n            and the\r\n            <span>value<\/span>\r\n            we create for our communities and partners.\r\n\r\n        <\/p>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"sdc-quote-divider\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"sdc-quote-badge\">\r\n\r\n            <img decoding=\"async\"\r\n            src=\"https:\/\/via.placeholder.com\/60x60\"\r\n            alt=\"\"\r\n            >\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/section>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f11518a elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"f11518a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<style>\r\n\r\n\/* ==========================================================\r\n   SDC COMMUNITY SECTION\r\n   FULL WIDTH\r\n   BLOCKSY SAFE\r\n   ELEMENTOR SAFE\r\n   VERSION 1.0\r\n========================================================== *\/\r\n\r\n.sdc-community-section{\r\n    position:relative;\r\n    width:100vw;\r\n    margin-left:calc(-50vw + 50%);\r\n    background:#FFFFFF;\r\n    overflow:hidden;\r\n    padding:120px 0 0;\r\n    font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-community-section *{\r\n    box-sizing:border-box;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-community-container{\r\n    max-width:1500px;\r\n    margin:auto;\r\n    padding:0 40px;\r\n    position:relative;\r\n    z-index:2;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* ==========================\r\n   BACKGROUND GRAPHICS\r\n========================== *\/\r\n\r\n.sdc-community-pattern{\r\n    position:absolute;\r\n    top:0;\r\n    right:180px;\r\n    width:250px;\r\n    height:250px;\r\n    background:url('https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1518998053901-5348d3961a04?q=80&w=1200') center\/cover no-repeat;\r\n    opacity:.03;\r\n    pointer-events:none;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* ==========================\r\n   MAIN GRID\r\n========================== *\/\r\n\r\n.sdc-community-grid{\r\n    display:grid;\r\n    grid-template-columns:\r\n    minmax(420px,560px)\r\n    minmax(600px,1fr);\r\n    gap:80px;\r\n    align-items:center;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* ==========================\r\n   LEFT CONTENT\r\n========================== *\/\r\n\r\n.sdc-community-left{\r\n    max-width:560px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-community-subtitle{\r\n    font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;\r\n    color:#171717;\r\n    font-size:15px;\r\n    letter-spacing:4px;\r\n    text-transform:uppercase;\r\n    font-weight:600;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-community-line{\r\n    width:60px;\r\n    height:2px;\r\n    background:#07523D;\r\n    margin:18px 0 30px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-community-left h2{\r\n    font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;\r\n    color:#07523D;\r\n    font-size:72px;\r\n    line-height:1.05;\r\n    font-weight:600;\r\n    letter-spacing:-1px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-community-divider{\r\n    display:flex;\r\n    align-items:center;\r\n    gap:18px;\r\n    margin:38px 0 38px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-community-divider::before{\r\n    content:'';\r\n    width:70px;\r\n    height:2px;\r\n    background:#07523D;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-community-divider::after{\r\n    content:'';\r\n    width:70px;\r\n    height:2px;\r\n    background:#07523D;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-community-divider span{\r\n    color:#07523D;\r\n    font-size:18px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-community-left p{\r\n    font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;\r\n    color:#171717;\r\n    font-size:19px;\r\n    line-height:1.9;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* ==========================\r\n   CTA AREA\r\n========================== *\/\r\n\r\n.sdc-community-actions{\r\n    margin-top:40px;\r\n    display:flex;\r\n    align-items:center;\r\n    gap:30px;\r\n    flex-wrap:wrap;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-community-btn{\r\n    display:flex;\r\n    align-items:center;\r\n    gap:18px;\r\n    text-decoration:none;\r\n\r\n    background:#07523D;\r\n    color:#F8F9FB;\r\n\r\n    padding:22px 34px;\r\n    border-radius:18px;\r\n\r\n    min-width:340px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-community-btn-icon{\r\n    width:48px;\r\n    height:48px;\r\n\r\n    border:1px solid #F8F9FB;\r\n    border-radius:50%;\r\n\r\n    display:flex;\r\n    align-items:center;\r\n    justify-content:center;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-community-btn-icon img{\r\n    width:24px;\r\n    height:24px;\r\n    object-fit:contain;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-community-btn span{\r\n    font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;\r\n    font-size:14px;\r\n    font-weight:600;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-community-btn-arrow{\r\n    margin-left:auto;\r\n    font-size:24px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-membership{\r\n    display:flex;\r\n    align-items:flex-start;\r\n    gap:20px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-membership-icon{\r\n    width:52px;\r\n    height:52px;\r\n\r\n    border:2px solid #07523D;\r\n    border-radius:50%;\r\n\r\n    display:flex;\r\n    align-items:center;\r\n    justify-content:center;\r\n\r\n    flex-shrink:0;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-membership-icon img{\r\n    width:24px;\r\n    height:24px;\r\n\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* ==========================\r\n   RIGHT IMAGE AREA\r\n========================== *\/\r\n\r\n.sdc-community-right{\r\n    position:relative;\r\n    display:flex;\r\n    justify-content:center;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-community-circle{\r\n    position:relative;\r\n    width:760px;\r\n    height:760px;\r\n    border-radius:50%;\r\n    overflow:hidden;\r\n    border:10px solid #07523D;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-community-circle img{\r\n    width:100%;\r\n    height:100%;\r\n    object-fit:cover;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-community-star{\r\n    position:absolute;\r\n    left:-14px;\r\n    top:170px;\r\n    color:#07523D;\r\n    font-size:32px;\r\n    z-index:3;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* ==========================\r\n   INFO CARD\r\n========================== *\/\r\n\r\n.sdc-community-card{\r\n    position:absolute;\r\n\r\n    right:20px;\r\n    bottom:35px;\r\n\r\n    width:500px;\r\n\r\n    background:#F8F9FB;\r\n\r\n    border-radius:22px;\r\n\r\n    padding:22px 32px;\r\n\r\n    box-shadow:\r\n    0 15px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.08);\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-community-card-item{\r\n    display:flex;\r\n    gap:20px;\r\n    padding:18px 0;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-community-card-item:not(:last-child){\r\n    border-bottom:1px solid #ECECEC;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-community-card-icon{\r\n    width:54px;\r\n    height:54px;\r\n    flex-shrink:0;\r\n\r\n    border-radius:50%;\r\n    background:#C89B3C;\r\n\r\n    display:flex;\r\n    align-items:center;\r\n    justify-content:center;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-community-card-icon img{\r\n    width:26px;\r\n    height:26px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-community-card-content h4{\r\n    margin:0 0 8px;\r\n    color:#07523D;\r\n    font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;\r\n    font-size:18px;\r\n    font-weight:500;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-community-card-content p{\r\n    font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;\r\n    margin:0;\r\n    color:#171717;\r\n    font-size:15px;\r\n    line-height:1.8;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* ==========================\r\n   DARK BLUE COMMUNITY BAR\r\n========================== *\/\r\n\r\n.sdc-community-footer{\r\n    position:relative;\r\n    margin-top:90px;\r\n    background:#07523D;\r\n    overflow:hidden;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-community-footer::before{\r\n    content:'';\r\n    position:absolute;\r\n    left:-40px;\r\n    top:20px;\r\n    width:220px;\r\n    height:220px;\r\n    background:url('https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1518998053901-5348d3961a04?q=80&w=1200') center center\/cover no-repeat;\r\n    opacity:.08;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-community-footer::after{\r\n    content:'';\r\n    position:absolute;\r\n    right:-40px;\r\n    bottom:20px;\r\n    width:240px;\r\n    height:240px;\r\n    background:url('https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1511818966892-d7d671e672a2?q=80&w=1600') center center\/cover no-repeat;\r\n    opacity:.08;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-community-footer-inner{\r\n    max-width:1500px;\r\n    margin:auto;\r\n    padding:55px 40px 70px;\r\n    position:relative;\r\n    z-index:2;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* ==========================\r\n   FOOTER GRID\r\n========================== *\/\r\n\r\n.sdc-community-footer-grid{\r\n    display:grid;\r\n    grid-template-columns:\r\n    minmax(500px,700px)\r\n    minmax(500px,1fr);\r\n\r\n    gap:70px;\r\n    align-items:center;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* ==========================\r\n   QUOTE SIDE\r\n========================== *\/\r\n\r\n.sdc-community-quote{\r\n    display:flex;\r\n    align-items:flex-start;\r\n    gap:28px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-community-quote-mark{\r\n    color:#F8F9FB;\r\n    font-size:70px;\r\n    line-height:1;\r\n    font-family:Georgia,serif;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-community-quote-text{\r\n    color:#F8F9FB;\r\n    font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;\r\n    font-size:26px;\r\n    line-height:1.8;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-community-quote-text span{\r\n    color:#C89B3C;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* ==========================\r\n   FEATURES\r\n========================== *\/\r\n\r\n.sdc-community-features{\r\n    display:grid;\r\n    grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-feature{\r\n    text-align:center;\r\n    padding:0 20px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-feature:not(:last-child){\r\n    border-right:1px solid rgba(216,177,90,.4);\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-feature img{\r\n    width:42px;\r\n    height:42px;\r\n    object-fit:contain;\r\n    margin-bottom:14px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sdc-feature h5{\r\n    font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;\r\n    color:#F8F9FB;\r\n    font-size:15px;\r\n    line-height:1.6;\r\n    font-weight:600;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* ==========================\r\n   GOLD BORDER\r\n========================== *\/\r\n\r\n.sdc-community-bottom-pattern{\r\n    height:16px;\r\n    background:\r\n    repeating-linear-gradient(\r\n        45deg,\r\n        #07523D 0px,\r\n        #07523D 6px,\r\n        transparent 6px,\r\n        transparent 18px\r\n    );\r\n    opacity:.85;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* ==========================\r\n   LARGE DESKTOP\r\n========================== *\/\r\n\r\n@media(max-width:1400px){\r\n\r\n    .sdc-community-circle{\r\n        width:650px;\r\n        height:650px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-community-card{\r\n        width:460px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-community-left h2{\r\n        font-size:72px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* ==========================\r\n   TABLET\r\n========================== *\/\r\n\r\n@media(max-width:1200px){\r\n\r\n    .sdc-community-grid{\r\n        grid-template-columns:1fr;\r\n        gap:70px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-community-left{\r\n        max-width:900px;\r\n        margin:auto;\r\n        text-align:center;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-community-line{\r\n        margin:18px auto 30px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-community-divider{\r\n        justify-content:center;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-community-left h2{\r\n        font-size:58px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-community-left p{\r\n        max-width:800px;\r\n        margin-left:auto;\r\n        margin-right:auto;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-community-actions{\r\n        justify-content:center;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-community-circle{\r\n        width:650px;\r\n        height:650px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-community-card{\r\n        position:relative;\r\n        right:auto;\r\n        bottom:auto;\r\n        width:100%;\r\n        max-width:650px;\r\n        margin:-120px auto 0;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-community-footer-grid{\r\n        grid-template-columns:1fr;\r\n        gap:50px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-community-quote{\r\n        justify-content:center;\r\n        text-align:center;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-community-features{\r\n        max-width:900px;\r\n        margin:auto;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* ==========================\r\n   MOBILE\r\n========================== *\/\r\n\r\n@media(max-width:767px){\r\n\r\n    .sdc-community-section{\r\n        padding:70px 0 0;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-community-container{\r\n        padding:0 20px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-community-pattern{\r\n        display:none;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-community-left h2{\r\n        font-size:44px;\r\n        line-height:1.15;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-community-left p{\r\n        font-size:17px;\r\n        line-height:1.9;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-community-actions{\r\n        flex-direction:column;\r\n        align-items:stretch;\r\n        gap:25px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-community-btn{\r\n        min-width:auto;\r\n        width:100%;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n   \r\n\r\n    .sdc-community-circle{\r\n        width:100%;\r\n        height:auto;\r\n        aspect-ratio:1\/1;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-community-star{\r\n        display:none;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-community-card{\r\n        margin-top:20px;\r\n        padding:20px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-community-card-item{\r\n        flex-direction:column;\r\n        text-align:center;\r\n        align-items:center;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-community-footer-inner{\r\n        padding:50px 20px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-community-quote{\r\n        flex-direction:column;\r\n        align-items:center;\r\n        text-align:center;\r\n        gap:15px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-community-quote-text{\r\n        font-size:22px;\r\n        line-height:1.7;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-community-features{\r\n        grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;\r\n        gap:30px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sdc-feature{\r\n        border:none !important;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* ==========================\r\n   HTML STARTS HERE\r\n========================== *\/\r\n\r\n<\/style>\r\n\r\n<section class=\"sdc-community-section\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"sdc-community-pattern\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"sdc-community-container\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"sdc-community-grid\">\r\n\r\n<!-- LEFT CONTENT -->\r\n\r\n<div class=\"sdc-community-left\">\r\n\r\n<span class=\"sdc-community-subtitle\">\r\nCOMMUNITY\r\n<\/span>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"sdc-community-line\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n<h2>\r\nStay Connected\r\nwith SDC\r\n<\/h2>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"sdc-community-divider\">\r\n<span>\u2726<\/span>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<p>\r\nJoin the SDC Community to receive updates, announcements, opportunities, and insights related to diplomacy, international affairs, dialogue, and institutional engagement.\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>\r\nBe part of a growing network of individuals and institutions committed to informed dialogue and a better future for Somalia and the world.\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"sdc-community-actions\">\r\n\r\n<a href=\"#\" class=\"sdc-community-btn\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"sdc-community-btn-icon\">\r\n\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-icons-png.flaticon.com\/512\/681\/681494.png\" alt=\"\">\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<span>\r\nJOIN THE COMMUNITY\r\n<\/span>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"sdc-community-btn-arrow\">\r\n\u2192\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"sdc-membership\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"sdc-membership-icon\">\r\n\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-icons-png.flaticon.com\/512\/1077\/1077114.png\" alt=\"\">\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"sdc-membership-content\">\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<!-- RIGHT SIDE STARTS -->\r\n<div class=\"sdc-community-right\">\r\n    \r\n<div class=\"sdc-community-circle\">\r\n\r\n    <img decoding=\"async\"\r\n    src=\"https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1512632578888-169bbbc64f33?q=80&w=1600\"\r\n    alt=\"\"\r\n    >\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"sdc-community-star\">\r\n\u2726\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<!-- FLOATING CARD -->\r\n\r\n<div class=\"sdc-community-card\">\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"sdc-community-card-item\">\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"sdc-community-card-icon\">\r\n\r\n            <img decoding=\"async\"\r\n            src=\"https:\/\/cdn-icons-png.flaticon.com\/512\/1827\/1827392.png\"\r\n            alt=\"\"\r\n            >\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"sdc-community-card-content\">\r\n\r\n            <h4>\r\n                Stay Informed\r\n            <\/h4>\r\n\r\n            <p>\r\n                Get the latest news, events, and announcements from SDC.\r\n            <\/p>\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"sdc-community-card-item\">\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"sdc-community-card-icon\">\r\n\r\n            <img decoding=\"async\"\r\n            src=\"https:\/\/cdn-icons-png.flaticon.com\/512\/2693\/2693507.png\"\r\n            alt=\"\"\r\n            >\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"sdc-community-card-content\">\r\n\r\n            <h4>\r\n                Explore Opportunities\r\n            <\/h4>\r\n\r\n            <p>\r\n                Be the first to know about events, programs, and engagement opportunities.\r\n            <\/p>\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"sdc-community-card-item\">\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"sdc-community-card-icon\">\r\n\r\n            <img decoding=\"async\"\r\n            src=\"https:\/\/cdn-icons-png.flaticon.com\/512\/681\/681494.png\"\r\n            alt=\"\"\r\n            >\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"sdc-community-card-content\">\r\n\r\n            <h4>\r\n                Join the Conversation\r\n            <\/h4>\r\n\r\n            <p>\r\n                Engage in discussions and connect with like-minded individuals and institutions.\r\n            <\/p>\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"sdc-community-card-item\">\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"sdc-community-card-icon\">\r\n\r\n            <img decoding=\"async\"\r\n            src=\"https:\/\/cdn-icons-png.flaticon.com\/512\/44\/44386.png\"\r\n            alt=\"\"\r\n            >\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"sdc-community-card-content\">\r\n\r\n            <h4>\r\n                Make an Impact\r\n            <\/h4>\r\n\r\n            <p>\r\n                Be part of a community that values dialogue, knowledge, and international cooperation.\r\n            <\/p>\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<!-- ==================================\r\n     BLUE COMMUNITY FOOTER\r\n=================================== -->\r\n\r\n<div class=\"sdc-community-footer\">\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"sdc-community-footer-inner\">\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"sdc-community-footer-grid\">\r\n\r\n            <!-- QUOTE -->\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"sdc-community-quote\">\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"sdc-community-quote-mark\">\r\n                    \u201c\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"sdc-community-quote-text\">\r\n\r\n                    Together, through dialogue and collaboration,\r\n                    we can\r\n                    <span>build understanding<\/span>,\r\n                    <span>strengthen institutions<\/span>,\r\n                    and shape a more\r\n                    <span>peaceful and prosperous future.<\/span>\r\n\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <!-- FEATURES -->\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"sdc-community-features\">\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"sdc-feature\">\r\n\r\n                    <img decoding=\"async\"\r\n                    src=\"https:\/\/cdn-icons-png.flaticon.com\/512\/3522\/3522093.png\"\r\n                    alt=\"\"\r\n                    >\r\n\r\n                    <h5>\r\n                        Neutral<br>\r\n                        Platform\r\n                    <\/h5>\r\n\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"sdc-feature\">\r\n\r\n                    <img decoding=\"async\"\r\n                    src=\"https:\/\/cdn-icons-png.flaticon.com\/512\/3024\/3024576.png\"\r\n                    alt=\"\"\r\n                    >\r\n\r\n                    <h5>\r\n                        Inclusive<br>\r\n                        Community\r\n                    <\/h5>\r\n\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"sdc-feature\">\r\n\r\n                    <img decoding=\"async\"\r\n                    src=\"https:\/\/cdn-icons-png.flaticon.com\/512\/2436\/2436874.png\"\r\n                    alt=\"\"\r\n                    >\r\n\r\n                    <h5>\r\n                        Knowledge<br>\r\n                        Driven\r\n                    <\/h5>\r\n\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"sdc-feature\">\r\n\r\n                    <img decoding=\"async\"\r\n                    src=\"https:\/\/cdn-icons-png.flaticon.com\/512\/44\/44386.png\"\r\n                    alt=\"\"\r\n                    >\r\n\r\n                    <h5>\r\n                        Global<br>\r\n                        Perspective\r\n                    <\/h5>\r\n\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"sdc-community-bottom-pattern\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/section>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ff74186 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-418a7fa \" data-id=\"ff74186\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"ff74186\">\n    \n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-67b0c2e e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-b4cb876 \" data-id=\"67b0c2e\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"67b0c2e\">\n    <div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-87a2bb2 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-7ea9b9d \" data-id=\"87a2bb2\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"87a2bb2\">\n    \t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"e-image-base e-9aab1ef-9f1f9ce\" data-interaction-id=\"9aab1ef\" id=\"3771\" src=\"https:\/\/somalidiplomacy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Somali-Diplomacy-centre.pdf-300x300.png\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/somalidiplomacy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Somali-Diplomacy-centre.pdf-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/somalidiplomacy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Somali-Diplomacy-centre.pdf-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/somalidiplomacy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Somali-Diplomacy-centre.pdf.png 400w\" alt=\"\"\/>\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-b5a96ae-74b0657 e-b5a96ae-74b0657 e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"b5a96ae\">An independent platform dedicated to diplomacy, international affairs, research, and dialogue. SDC creates spaces for informed discussion, institutional engagement, and knowledge production that connect Somalia to national, regional, and global conversations.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a93b78d e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-fa16099 \" data-id=\"a93b78d\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"a93b78d\">\n    \t\t\t<p class=\"e-c809ec0-316db79 e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"c809ec0\">QUICK LINKS<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1601c5e elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"1601c5e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span 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467.314c-9.373 9.373-24.569 9.373-33.941 0l-22.667-22.667c-9.357-9.357-9.375-24.522-.04-33.901L188.505 256 34.484 101.255c-9.335-9.379-9.317-24.544.04-33.901l22.667-22.667c9.373-9.373 24.569-9.373 33.941 0L285.475 239.03c9.373 9.372 9.373 24.568.001 33.941z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">About SDC<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M285.476 272.971L91.132 467.314c-9.373 9.373-24.569 9.373-33.941 0l-22.667-22.667c-9.357-9.357-9.375-24.522-.04-33.901L188.505 256 34.484 101.255c-9.335-9.379-9.317-24.544.04-33.901l22.667-22.667c9.373-9.373 24.569-9.373 33.941 0L285.475 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