Somalia Youth Livelihood Project /Shaqodoon Launches
On Wednesday March 18, 2009, Education Development Center, Inc. officially launched the Somalia Youth Livelihood Project (SYLP), also known locally as Shaqodoon (Somali for “jobseekers”). This new 16-month United States government funded program has a goal to provide youth in Somaliland with a greater opportunity to access work, training, internship and self-employment opportunities. Its capacity building work will build on the efforts of local providers while introducing technical innovations using cell phone and the internet to link opportunity providers and seekers.
The SYLP programme has within a very short time built support among the authorities in Somaliland, the business community, both local and international development agencies and the general population of Somaliland. About 40 people participated in the launch ceremony.
The Somaliland authorities was represented by the Minister of Family Affairs Mrs. Fatuma Suudi, Deputy Minister of Health and Labour Mr. Mahdi Osman Buuri and the Director General of the Ministry of Health & Labour Mr. Ibrahim Dirie Haid.
The occasion was also graced by the heads of UN agencies, International and Local NGOs, Heads of Universities and representatives of various businesses.
The Director General in his speech assured EDC that the project has the full support of the government and in particular of his ministry.
Others speakers included Dr. Said Yasin EDC Chief of Party, Sarah N Sanca International Programme Manager and Abdi Hashi SYLP Shaqodoon Project Director.
The events were widely covered by both the electronic and print media.
The occasion started 11.00 am and ended 1.00 pm.
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