Our Impact

Meaningful results across Somalia by empowering young people and women, strengthening communities, and driving sustainable change.

Participants gathered together at a YECO workshop

2025 Impact Overview

Youth empowered

Communities reached

Success rate

Program Impact Details

Human rights

30

Youth trained in advancing human rights.

2

Human rights clubs established and trained in secondary schools and universities.

4

Outreach activities conducted by the established and trained human rights clubs.

Women Protection

15

Civil society organizations trained in women protection issues.

Women and other participants holding documents outside a YECO venue

Peace and Governance

Panelists discussing youth participation in Somalia’s peacebuilding process
30

Young people trained to participate in peace and security.

45%

Of trained youth participated in and influenced discussions on constitution, peace and governance.

Climate change

4

Youth Climate Networks established across various Federal Member States.

40

Young people trained as Local Climate Champions to address climate change in Somalia.

The four established Youth Climate Networks contributed to beach cleaning campaigns and community awareness-raising activities.

Stakeholder Engagement

Mid-level

6

Local governments engaged to support youth and women in decision-making.

Workshop participants discussing together in a small group

Policy and Decision-Influencing

42

Youth aspirants empowered on policy influence through cinema and public forums.

An attendee seated in a cinema audience

Contributing to Global Goals

Our work aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals

SDG 4

Quality Education

Promoting education, leadership development, vocational skills, mentorship, capacity building, and lifelong learning for young people and women.

SDG 5

Gender Equality

Empowering women, promoting equal opportunities, strengthening women's leadership, and supporting their participation in decision-making.

SDG 8

Decent Work and Economic Growth

Supporting entrepreneurship, employability, financial literacy, sustainable livelihoods, and inclusive economic participation.

SDG 10

Reduced Inequalities

Addressing discrimination, promoting inclusion, and increasing participation and opportunities for women, youth, and marginalized communities.

SDG 13

Climate Action

Raising climate awareness, promoting climate advocacy, and engaging communities in climate resilience and adaptation initiatives.

SDG 16

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions

Promoting peacebuilding, social cohesion, civic engagement, accountable leadership, human rights, and inclusive governance.

SDG 17

Partnerships for the Goals

Working collaboratively with communities, civil society organizations, government institutions, and development partners to achieve shared goals.