News & Updates
How Puntland COVID-19 Helpline is Helping the Government and the Public Fight the Virus
A toll-free emergency helpline to support the government forward preventative messages and to provide assistance to potential patients.
Dini Khalif, Puntland Sports and Fitness Center, Bosaso
Dini Khalif grew up in Bosaso, Puntland, Somalia where Mr Khalif always thought working a regular job for an employer cannot elevate one from poverty, Dini went to school in Bosaso as soon as he finished studying he started working and he had his fair share of working for employers as he witnessed firsthand what he had feared already that working a job cannot help one find financial freedom.
Amal’s Internship that Changed her Life
“Come with me.” said the head nurse to Amal, rushing from the surgery theatre. “We need you to stitch a patient.” I waited patiently in the waiting area as Amal rushed into serving a patient at Hawo Abdi Hospital in Mogadisho where she is employed as a part-time nurse.
Shaqodoon Launches Helpline To Support the Somaliland Government’s Efforts to Contain COVID-19
Somaliland’s dedicated COVID-19 Helpline Center which will provide the public with up to date information regarding the virus behavior.
Hargabits Third Batch Graduation Ceremony
Hargabits digital design skills academy commemorated a cheerful event to honor the third batch of graduates who have excelled studying at the academy.
Somaliland Youth Business Challenge — Global Entrepreneurship Week
According to an assessment conducted by the Ministry of Employment, Family and social affairs the number of unemployment rates indicates that 75% of Somaliland people are unemployed. According to this data, 30% of the unemployed are females while 20% are young males, but the remaining 15% are adults. The assessment noted that Hargeisa, which is the capital city of Somaliland, has been constrained by high levels of unemployed youth and especially university graduates.
Get In The Ring Hargeisa 2019 Winning Battle Goes to Dhaweeye App
Get in the Ring aims to challenge the status quo of business pitches. The minds of the investors need to be triggered.
Shaqodoon has Launched RESI in Hargeisa
Shaqodoon with the help of ITC (International Trade Center) launched Refugee employment and skills initiative (RESI) at HarHub (Hargeisa Entrepreneurship and Innovation Hub) which will open opportunities for youth with 21st century skills to work as freelancers and serve both the local an d global communities. The program aims to reach and support all youth especially youth from displaced backgrounds.
Tarmiye Fund — $1,000,000 For Somali Entrepreneurs In The Next Five Years
Tarmiye Fund aims to provide funding opportunities for Somali entrepreneurs in the coming five years up to 1 million USD going to fund businesses development and the creation of at least 1,000 new jobs.
Building a future for Somali youth, despite climate change
To help combat the displacement and other risks associated with climate change, HargaBits works to empower youth and vulnerable populations by equipping them with in-demand digital design skills. Future-proofing skills for a developing economy.
No internet: Farmers can now access the market through mobile solutions
For long, farmers in East Africa, particularly in Somaliland, faced challenges in getting their products to the market at a fair price. Additionally, they faced delays in accessing finances in a timely and affordable matter. How is that true when we are living in the age of Smart Technology?
Bosaso’s Lobster Star
Abdi Farah Yusuf is the star diver of Guled Fishing Company and the recipient of technical assistance in the fishery sector provided by LEAD Somalia partner Shaqodoon in December in 2018.