EU IMPACT: Advancing Green Skills, Circular Economy & Agri-Food Innovation in Somalia
The EU IMPACT Project is a transformative initiative led by Shaqodoon Organization with support from the European Union, aimed at equipping 3,500+ youth and adults in Somalia with the green skills needed to thrive in a sustainable economy. Through partnerships with TVET institutions, government, and private sector actors, the project strengthens Somalia’s transition to renewable energy, circular economy practices, and resilient agri-food systems.
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.
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.
Empowering Youth Employment Through Mobile Technology
The motorcycle project implemented by Shaqodoon Organization and Oxfam Novib sought to promote safe motorcycle riding practices and improve the efficiency of delivery systems through the use of mobile-based technology, positively impacting the livelihoods of the participants and their families by creating sustainable employment opportunities for them.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.