Shaqodoon, in collaboration with UN Peacebuilding Fund, IOM, FAO, and Hirshabelle’s Ministry of Youth and Sports, has successfully concluded a 4-day Conflict Transformation Forum in Jowhar District. Engaging over 400 youth, elders, and community leaders, the sessions fostered inclusive dialogue, unpacked root causes of conflict, and generated youth-led peacebuilding solutions. This initiative marks a vital step toward locally driven peace and resilience in the region.

Discover how a dedicated farmer in Buloburde, is leading the way in modernizing agriculture with the M-DALAG platform. Learn exactly how digital tools are reshaping farming in Somalia and inspiring a brighter future for thousands of farmers.

Discover how Shaqodoon and the Somali NGO Consortium are revolutionizing aid transparency in Somalia. Learn about the innovative strategies unveiled at their recent workshop that are set to transform humanitarian assistance and tackle the challenges of aid diversion head-on.

In a significant step towards youth rehabilitation, Shaqodoon Organization, UNFPA and Radio Hargeisa, launched an innovative radio program aimed at transforming the lives of marginalized youth. This initiative which featured engaging narratives, expert insights, and real-life testimonies, has made a profound impact on young detainees and the broader community.

Shaqodoon recently conducted a training program in Burao to empower community teams from Qoryaale, Qoyta, and Suuqsada to lead crowdfunding campaigns for road rehabilitation and floods management projects under the EU BREACH Project.

Shaqodoon recently participated in an engaging design workshop focused on upgrading the Mobile Early Warning System (MEWS). Held in collaboration with SomReP, and The Somaliland National Disaster Preparedness and Food Reserve Authority (NADFOR), the workshop aimed to address the system's current challenges and explore innovative solutions for improvement.

This event in Hargeisa provided invaluable contributions to the innovation landscape of Somaliland, with outcomes that will ripple out into future initiatives, reinforcing the vision of a more inclusive and prosperous economy.

The Burao hackathon exemplified how technology can drive solutions for local challenges, providing fertile ground for nurturing creativity and future collaborations.

This networking event in Berbera aimed to empower participants to address and overcome current challenges, seize opportunities, and ensure sustainable growth in the fishery industry of Somaliland.

This event in Gabiley highlighted the importance of education, youth leadership, and community involvement in eradicating harmful practices such as FGM, setting the stage for comprehensive training sessions and key discussions.

Organized with the purpose of empowering youth and fostering economic growth, the Borama leg of the Somaliland Innovations and Cultural Week Summit aimed to bring together a diverse array of participants to celebrate creativity, technology, and sustainable development.

Developed and supported by Shaqodoon under SomReP, the SAADAAL Early Warning System (forecast) introduces an innovative tool that improves preparedness and response to natural disasters including drought and floods.

Shaqodoon and the Berbera Youth Center host two events in Berbera as part of an initiative to enhance skills and awareness of youth in the region.

On May 1st, 2024, Shaqodoon Organization joined government officials, employees, and local partners in commemorating International World Labor Day in Berbera.

Co-hosted by the European Commission and Belgium, The European Humanitarian Forum 2024 attracted a diverse group of stakeholders, including EU institutions, member states, partner organizations, and representatives from the humanitarian-development community​ to highlight urgent humanitarian needs and the importance of innovative solutions in humanitarian responses.

From mastering digital design tools to nurturing entrepreneurial ambitions, Abdinoor and Muna exemplify the power of education and determination.

The LEAD program leaves a lasting mark on Somali youth employment landscape. Empowering with skills, innovation, and opportunity, it’s a legacy driving positive change.

HargaBits, an institution that has become a beacon of digital excellence since its inception in 2016, has not merely been a school; it is a gateway to a vibrant future shaping over 700 aspiring young individuals.

The project's primary focus on the age group of 15-25 and women, aligns with the ILED's objective of revitalizing and expanding the local economy with an emphasis on broad-based inclusive growth and opportunities for women and youth.

Over the course of five intense days, talented participants were divided into 10 groups, each tasked with developing innovative digital solutions to address pressing gaps in the community.