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.

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

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.

The World Youth Skills Day event organized by Shaqodoon in Mogadishu was an exceptional platform to unite and recognize the potential of young people as catalysts for change. By equipping Somali youth with in-demand digital skills, Shaqodoon is enabling them to seize opportunities, contribute to their communities, and build a prosperous and sustainable world.

Aisha credits confidence as the most valuable skill she gained from her graphics design program.

“I believe the program offered by Shaqodoon and The Next Economy was very beneficial to my business, I gained valuable knowledge that transformed the way I viewed by business approach.”

Fadxi says the Hargabits Program was invaluable in giving him the tools he needed to be successful in his line of work, and he believes it has made him a better professional.

It is the goal of this project to provide youth in Somalia/Somaliland with safe spaces where they can develop their capacity to make a positive difference and become productive and independent agents of social change.

Increasing the economic opportunities of disadvantaged youth through financing, equipping them with motorcycles, technical skills training, and leveraging mobile-based technology to simplify delivery systems by connecting motorbike riders, e-commerce platforms and clients. 

As an immediate response to the market incident, Shaqodoon in collaboration with Oxfam came up with an idea of supporting 80 micro business owners and street vendors (at least 60% women) with grants, on-site and one-to-one business skills training and mentorship to revitalize their livelihood means followed by a psychosocial support to help victims heal from the fire tragedy and facilitate to relaunch their businesses successfully. This timely support contributed affected households reclaiming their livelihoods, while at the same time contributing to the reactivation of market activities.