2/2 This important gathering is organized by the Africa Early Childhood Network (AFECN) with support from UNICEF’s East and Southern Africa Regional Office.
2/2 The forum brings together key stakeholders from across the East African Community-including Burundi, DRC, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Somalia, Tanzania, and Uganda-to strengthen early childhood education in the region.
1/2 🌍 ANPPCAN Somalia at the Regional ECD Forum in Nairobi! 🇸🇴🇰🇪
Omar, our Programs Manager, is proudly representing ANPPCAN Somalia and Somali CSOs at the Regional Early Childhood Development (ECD) Forum held at DoubleTree by Hilton, Kilimani, Nairobi. #ECDForum#AFECN#UNICEF
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Thank you to all the inspiring women, community leaders, and partners who joined us in this celebration of progress and unity. Let’s continue working together to create a brighter, more equitable future for all!
1/2 On International Women’s Day 2025, ANPPCAN-SOM proudly hosted the event “For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality” in Jubaland State, Somalia. We honored the courage, contributions, and potential of women and girls, advocating for their rights, equality, and empowerment.
3/3 The event highlighted the power of collaboration between civil society, government, and vulnerable groups to foster reconciliation and resilience in liberated communities.
2/3 We celebrated progress in peacebuilding, social cohesion, and economic empowerment. Attendees engaged in dynamic exhibitions showcasing local peace initiatives and livelihood projects, participated in skill-building workshops, and joined dialogues on conflict resolution.
1/3 We held a two-day exhibition event in Hudur - Somalia, on February 24-25, 2025, under the PROSPER-SOCO Project funded by @theGCERF This brought together communities, local leaders, government officials, women’s groups, youth representatives, and religious figures.
3/3 Each stitch sewn, every solar panel fixed, and each pipe repaired symbolizes hope for their futures and the healing of communities. Together, we’re breaking cycles of vulnerability and building pathways to prosperity.
@SYVSomalia@theGCERF
2/3 On February 11, @SYVSomalia in collaboration with ANPPCAN-SOM & funded by @theGCERF hosted a vibrant graduation ceremony honoring resilient young individuals. These skills aren’t just tools, they’re keys to opportunity, bridges to peace, & foundations for a stronger Somalia.
2/2 With the collaboration of peace committees, religious leaders, community leaders, and local authorities, we are making significant strides towards sustainable peace and stability. Thank you to all our partners and stakeholders for your unwavering support.
1/2 Our annual review meeting for the GCERF project in Baidoa on January 30th, 2025, was a great success! The PROSPER-SOCO project focuses on empowering vulnerable individuals, promoting social cohesion, and supporting reconciliation processes in Baidoa and Hudur districts.
2/2 We aim to foster collaborative learning environments and promote evidence-based practices by collaborating with government at all levels and develop inclusive and responsive governance systems. #InstitutionalDevelopment#GoodGovernance#Somalia
1/2 Empowering civil society organizations (CSOs) is at the heart of our mission at ANPPCAN-SOM. We are dedicated to equipping CSOs with the skills and resources needed to champion child protection and child rights governance. #InstitutionalDevelopment#GoodGovernance#Somalia
📖Education is a powerful tool for change, and we are dedicated to making it accessible to all. Our focus continues to be on addressing the social and cultural barriers that prevent women and girls from accessing education. We aim to empower vulnerable and marginalized children.
3/3 The purpose of this intervention was to enhance their business capacity and offer them a financial support of $200 each as a grant. We extend our sincerest gratitude to all participants and sponsors who made this initiative possible.
2/3 Empowerment of the most vulnerable members of our society is within our core values. In June 29th and 30th, 2024, we held Social and Economic Empowerment Training Workshops in both Baidoa and Hudur towns, targeting 60-120 small-scale businesswomen and PWDs.