Somaliland Y-PEER

Happy 35th Anniversary to the people of the Republic of Somaliland on this historic 18th May. May Allah bless our nation with peace, unity, and prosperity for many years to come. Somaliland Y-PEER wishes Somalilanders everywhere a joyful celebration filled with pride and progress. #Somaliland #18May

Somaliland Y-PEER participated in the Validation Workshop on the Cooperative Act and Policy, organized by the Ministry of Trade and Tourism in collaboration with Triple Line Consulting. The workshop brought together key stakeholders to review and validate the draft Cooperative Act and Policy through a multi-stakeholder consultative process. The discussions focused on strengthening the legal and policy framework for cooperatives to ensure it is inclusive, practical, and responsive to the needs of communities and businesses. Participants shared valuable recommendations on improving access to finance and investment opportunities, promoting sustainable cooperative growth, and enhancing administrative and financial management systems within cooperatives. Somaliland Y-PEER values the importance of inclusive dialogue and stakeholder engagement in shaping policies that support entrepreneurship, economic empowerment, and sustainable community development. We appreciate the Ministry’s efforts in advancing Somaliland’s trade and cooperative development agenda. #Cooperatives #Investment #BusinessDevelopment #Entrepreneurship #EconomicEmpowerment #SomalilandYPEER #YouthEmpowerment #Development #Somaliland

Somaliland Y-PEER Director Mohamed Mahad Dhamac concluded a 2-day youth awareness training in Hargeisa for Farah Omar Secondary School students. 15 students gained knowledge on GBV prevention, HIV/STIs awareness, family planning & anti-stigma. #NaruuroProject #YouthEmpowerment #HealthAwareness #Hargeisa #Somaliland

A two-day training workshop has officially commenced today, at Imperial Hotel in Hargeisa as part of the Naruuro Project. Implemented by Somaliland Y-Peer and supported by AmplifyChange, this initiative is dedicated to strengthening youth awareness on critical health issues. The workshop brings together 15 students, both girls and boys, from Farah Omar Secondary School, focusing on key topics such as gender-based violence (GBV), HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and adolescent health. This engagement reflects a continued commitment to empowering young people with knowledge and skills to make informed decisions and contribute positively to their communities. #NaruuroProject #YouthEmpowerment #HealthAwareness #Hargeisa #Somalila

The Y-PEER team, led by Abdiwahab Hussein, joined an experience-sharing session in Jigjiga organized by ISF bringing together partners from Somaliland & Ethiopia to exchange insights, lessons learned, and best practices in tackling VAWG. #YPEER #VAWG #EndViolence #GenderEquality #Somaliland #Ethiopia #YouthLeadership #SRHR #CommunityImpact

Somaliland Y-PEER’s Executive Director attended the Equipment Handover Ceremony organized by the Somaliland Youth Development Fund, celebrating a major milestone in youth empowerment. A total of 55 young people who successfully completed skills training were awarded startup toolkits through the in-kind Tool Distribution Program, supporting their transition into sustainable livelihoods and employment creation. This initiative marks an important step toward enhancing youth employment opportunities and promoting economic inclusion in Somaliland. #Somaliland #YouthEmpowerment #SkillsDevelopment #Livelihoods

Today, Somaliland Y-PEER, with the support of #AmplifyChange, completed a two day community dialogue session. During this session, youth advocates engaged parents, elders, religious leaders, and peers in meaningful discussions on early marriage, gender-based violence (GBV), and access to sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) services. As part of its broader efforts to improve the quality of education and health within the community, Somaliland Y-PEER also conducted a training focused on preventing early marriage, addressing GBV, and strengthening awareness of and access to reproductive health services. The training targeted traditional leaders, religious leaders, women, and youth from internally displaced communities in Hargeisa. This community dialogue is part of the Naruuro Project, which is being implemented by Somaliland Y-PEER with the support of @amplifyfund. #Somaliland #YPEER #AmplifyChange #NaruuroProject #EndChildMarriage #StopGBV #SRHR #YouthLeadership #CommunityDialogue #GenderEquality #WomenEmpowerment #IDPs #Hargeisa #HealthForAll #EducationForAll

The Director of Somaliland Y-PEER, Mohamed Mahad Dhamac, officially opened a two-day community dialogue session yesterday, focusing on gender-based violence (GBV), early marriage among youth, and improving access to sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) services. The session brought together youth, women, traditional elders, religious leaders, and members from various sectors of the community. This dialogue is part of the Naruuro Project, jointly implemented by Somaliland Y-PEER and Amplify Change.#Somaliland #GBV #SRHR

Somaliland Y-PEER, supported by ISF, held one day Artisan Project workshop in Hargeysa for stakeholders in women’s vocational skills. The project will be implemented in both Hargeysa and Burco. #Somaliland #EndGBV #WomensRights #GenderEquality #Hargeisa

Somaliland Y-PEER conducted a workshop in Hargeisa, bringing key stakeholders together to strengthen efforts to end violence against women and girls under the EVAWG Project. #Somaliland #EndGBV #WomensRights #GenderEquality #Hargeisa

Somaliland Y-PEER held a one-day workshop in Hargeisa on a new ISF-funded project to strengthen women’s artisan skills in Hargeisa and Burao, aimed at boosting women’s economic independence through practical skills. The initiative focuses on creating more opportunities for women to access markets and improve their livelihoods. #Somaliland #EmpoweredWomen #WomenEmpowerment #SkillsDevelopment #Hargeisa #Burao

Somaliland Y-PEER held its second workshop in Burao on violence against women and girls, with participation from government, ISF, and various community stakeholders to identify the root causes. #EndGBV #WomensRights #GenderEquality #Somaliland #Burao

Somaliland Y-PEER held the second workshop in Burao to discuss a new project aimed at enhancing women’s handicraft skills in Hargeisa and Burao. The session brought together government representatives, private sector actors, ISF, women artisans, business leaders, and community members to share insights and experiences. The project is expected to significantly boost women’s economic empowerment by equipping them with modern, market-relevant skills. #Somaliland #EmpoweredWomen #WomenEmpowerment #SkillsDevelopment #EconomicGrowth #Burao #Hargeisa

Somaliland Y-PEER held a one day workshop in Hargeisa to address violences against women and girls. The session brought together representatives from government institutions, community committees, local NGOs, and ISF, creating a platform for open dialogue and shared understanding. Participants discussed the root causes of violence and worked collaboratively to identify practical, sustainable solutions to improve the safety and protection of women and girls. #EndGBV #StopViolence #WomensRights #GenderEquality #ProtectWomen #Somaliland #Hargeisa

In Burco, a dynamic workshop under the Artisan Project brought together key stakeholders to examine the challenges faced by women in business and artisanal work across Somaliland. Supported by International Solidarity Foundation and Somaliland Y-PEER, participants explored root causes and shared practical solutions to strengthen women’s skills, businesses, and economic independence. #WomenEmpowerment #Somaliland

Somaliland Y-PEER, with support from International Solidarity Foundation, held a workshop in Burco under the EVAWG Project, bringing together key stakeholders to analyze the root causes of violence against women and girls. Through participatory discussions, participants identified key challenges and proposed practical solutions for prevention and response. #EVAWG #Somaliland