Somali Youth Vision

Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right. Happy New Year !!

SYV moderated and coordinated the Youth, Peace & Unity Symposium in Baidoa, amplifying youth voices in critical discussions on peace, security, and national identity. Proud to support the SOUTH West State Ministry of Youth in creating spaces where young Somalis lead the change

Calling all Somali Youth! 👉 Take the survey here: [forms.office.com/Pages/Response… forms.office.com/Pages/Response… Make sure to fill it out before November 30th! #SomaliYouth #YouthVoice #UNSomalia

We must speak up against violence, hate, discrimination, and inequality; practice respect; and embrace the diversity of our world. #InternationalPeaceDay

⚡️OP-ED: An Urgent Call to Protect #Mogadishu’s Urban Trees. #Somalia Read more 🖇️arlaadimedia.com/2025/09/19/op-…

KGS Peace Week is in full swing in Baidoa. We’re here , engaged, present, and part of every conversation that matters. From culture to climate, youth are shaping peace from the ground up. #KGS_Peaceweek #SomaliYouthVision #Baidoa

What’s happening this week: - National Academy of Maay Culture and Science launching - Koonfur Galbeed Book Fair - Southwest Business Forum - Sports and Social Integration Activities - Arts and Cultural Exhibitions - Cooking Competition and Community Challenges #KGSPeaceweek

We’re present at KGS Peace Week 2025 - Your voice matters in how peace is shaped and sustained. - When young people speak, communities shift. Decisions change. Futures open. Follow Somali Youth Vision as we amplify youth leadership in Baidoa. #kgspeaceweek #SomaliYouthVision

What does peace look like when youth lead? That’s what we’re pushing for. We’re here. Youth voice matters in peacebuilding #Kgspeaceweek #SomaliYouthVision

🕊️ TODOBAADKÉ NEBÉDDÉ (Peace Week 2025) 📍 Baydhabo | 📅 11–17 Sebteembar 2025 @moi_sws waxay ku dhawaaqday todobaadka Nabadda, Dhaqanka & Wada-Shaqeenta Koonfur Galbeed Soomaaliya. 📚 Dhaqan | 📖 Buugaag 🏪 Ganacsi | 🎮 Ciyaaro | 🍲 Cunto 🏛️ Xarig-jarka Akadeemiyada Maayga

Participating in a high-level panel hosted by the Sasakawa Peace Foundation on the margins of TICAD, our Executive Director spoke about how GCERF’s investments in coastal communities in Africa are promoting security and sustainability, simultaneously creating local economic alternatives to radicalisation and growing the ‘blue economy’. GCERF is grateful to the Sasakawa Peace Foundation and the Government of Japan for their continued efforts and support. @JapanGov @SPF_PR

As Cohort 2 nears completion, new milestones reached. Youth trained in Mobile Device Maintenance & Repair are ready to apply their expertise in a sector that connects communities every day. #SYV #TVET #SkillsThatBuild

As Cohort 2 concludes this Sept, youth in our Beauty Therapy & Aesthetic Services course have gained hands-on training in hair care, skin treatment, and professional salon practices. They now carry skills that open pathways to self-employment and stable livelihoods. @theGCERF

April to September has been a journey of growth. Through our Computer Literacy & Office Technology course, youth have gained practical digital skills to step into jobs, entrepreneurship, and brighter futures. #SYV #TVET #SkillsThatBuild

Today, Somali Youth Vision joined International Youth Day 2025 at Jazeera Hotel, Mogadishu—“Local Youth Action for the SDGs and Beyond”—hosted by the Ministry of Youth and Sports with UNFPA & KOICA. Agriculture and Fishery ministers pledged more youth opportunities. #IYD2025

The Ministry of Youth & Sports proudly marked #InternationalYouthDay with a vibrant celebration attended by top govt leaders, youth orgs & students. Speeches, panel talks & youth innovation showcases highlighted Somali youth’s vital role in nation-building & achieving the SDGs.

Together with @MoysFGS & #KOICA, we proudly marked #IYD2025 — celebrating youth leadership driving peace and progress on the #SDGs. Young voices are vital for building a just, sustainable, and peaceful future. Learn more: unf.pa/46Yth7z

International Youth Day (IYD) is commemorated annually on 12 Aug to raise awareness of the challenges and opportunities facing young people around the world. It serves as a platform to promote youth engagement and celebrate their contributions to society, development, and peace.

Heavy smartphone use means constant wear and tear. Our Mobile Device Maintenance & Repair course turns that demand into careers, diagnostics, parts replacement, water-damage recovery in six months.

As the Fourth Industrial Revolution reshapes economies through Artificial Intelligence (AI), Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) must evolve to equip youth with future-ready skills. AI is transforming how we live, learn and work.