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EMERGE: Empowering Marginalized Groups through Economic Graduation in Somalia (2024–2029)

EMERGE uses the Graduation Approach to help vulnerable households transition from dependency to stability through structured support: cash transfers, coaching, skills training, and access to productive assets.

Shaqodoon Communications Team 7/12/25 Shaqodoon Communications Team 7/12/25

SIDA III: Inclusive Livelihoods for Vulnerable Pastoral Groups (Somaliland & Puntland)

Shaqodoon, as part of a consortium led by World Vision Germany and funded by SIDA, is implementing SIDA III in Somaliland and Puntland to build climate resilience and economic inclusion for vulnerable pastoral and agro-pastoral communities. The project empowers youth and women through digital skills training, entrepreneurship support, and innovative tools like M-Dalag and BulshoKaab, while promoting community-led development and accountability through tech-enabled feedback systems.

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Waheen Market Relief: Cash Injection for affected MSMEs

The Waaheen Project worked to identify needy businesses, transferred grant funds, and established a dedicated hotline for business support. These activities have had a significant impact on the growth and development of the supported businesses, contributing to the local economy's overall progress.

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ILED: Accelerated Socio-Economic Empowerment of Youth in Somalia

Build peace and stability in Somalia by improving opportunities for youth to engage in peace-building, skills development, income-generation, entrepreneurship, sports and culture.

Guest User 10/19/21 Guest User 10/19/21

Building opportunities for Resilience in the Horn of Africa BORESHA

Focus on building the entrepreneurial and business skills of the youth in the cross-border area, which are necessary for establishing and running their businesses.

Guest User 8/14/21 Guest User 8/14/21

Somali Youth Initiative (SYI) - Expanding Opportunities for Somali youth through Entrepreneurship [Youth Enterprise Initiative(YEI)]

Somali Youth Initiative (SYI) Expanding Opportunities for Somali youth through Entrepreneurship” - also known as “Youth Enterprise Initiative” (YEI).

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Market Information System (MIS)

Links Shaqodoon with the local business community, other potential employers and encourages youth to inculcate an entrepreneurial culture through entrepreneurship and financial literacy.

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The Next Economy (TNE)

Supports young people by providing the foundational skills and access to employment and entrepreneurship opportunities that focus on soft skills and providing initial work experience.

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Bits School - Digital Design

Provide ICT training to youth in disadvantaged positions. Establish Bits school in Hargeisa; recruitment and ongoing training of 96 hard to reach and at risk youth from Hargeisa IDP’s communities.

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Somaliland Youth Empowerment Project (SYEP)

Empower Somaliland youth through strengthened livelihood and employment skills, access to wage and self-employment opportunities and youth network activities.

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One-Stop–Shop (OSS) Centers

Use SMS-based platform to connect young people directly with jobs, internships and training opportunities, while around 300 private sector employers will participate in an employment platform.

Somaliland - Somalia - Kenya