Horn of Africa Peace Network - HAPEN

Somali NGO converting conflicts to peace since 2008 🕊️ Peacebuilding, governance, resources & humanitarian action for resilient communities 🇸🇴 HQ Mogadishu

[Horn of Africa Peace Network - HAPEN @hapen_ngo]

New look, same mission 🕊️ We're proud to unveil HAPEN's redesigned logo a fresh symbol of unity, resilience & peace across the Horn of Africa 🇸🇴 Onward, together.

[Horn of Africa Peace Network - HAPEN @hapen_ngo]

Care holds our communities together 🤝 In Kismayo, Jubaland State of Somalia, we brought young men and women together to mark the International Day of Care and Support. Young people came to see care as work everyone shares. Participants called for social protection that helps women learn, earn and lead. Supported by @KOICA through @IOM_Somalia #ELEVATE #Somalia

[Horn of Africa Peace Network - HAPEN @hapen_ngo]

With support from KOICA through @iom_somalia we brought together young men and women in Kismayo, Jubaland, to mark the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction under this year’s theme, “Resilience Starts at Home.” This is part of our efforts to build more resilient communities and give young people platforms for meaningful and productive engagement. #DRRDay #ResilienceStartsAtHome

[GCERF @theGCERF]

🌍 Climate change is not only an environmental challenge. It is reshaping the conditions in which armed groups recruit, operate, and sustain themselves

At the #BCSC2026, GCERF, @adelphi_berlin, and @UNIDIR convened a side event exploring climate-induced fragility in areas affected by violent extremism and terrorism, moderated by @AndreAR1025, GCERF's Head of Performance and Impact Unit.

Three key insights emerged:

🔹 Prevention must be forward-looking. Anticipating vulnerabilities before they escalate is essential to preventing climate-related pressures from fueling instability and violent extremism.

🔹 The links run in both ways. Climate shocks can undermine livelihoods and trust - creating openings these groups may exploit. At the same time, P/CVE and climate responses can unintentionally deepen environmental pressures and grievances.

🔹 Climate sensitivity must become part of how we work. P/CVE approaches must integrate climate realities into prevention, peacebuilding, rehabilitation and reintegration efforts.

👉 One message stood out: Supporting civil society is necessary and the most effective way to address the nexus between climate and security – including violent extremism, and we should embrace focused and localised approaches.

💐 Our sincere thanks to speakers Siobhan O'Neil, Aisha Omar, @kasinganeti_t and @LRuettinger for an open, thoughtful and highly insightful discussion - and to the organisers of the Berlin Climate and Security Conference for bringing together such a diverse community to advance this critical dialogue.

🌱 The climate-security nexus is not a future challenge. It is already shaping the realities in which peace, security and prevention must operate.

@AuswaertigesAmt @adelphi_berlin @UNIDIR @ClimateDiplo @stefanomanservi

[Horn of Africa Peace Network - HAPEN @hapen_ngo]

Proud to be part of @theGCERF's implementing team in Somalia. We are working alongside communities in South West State of #
Somalia to build resilience and prevent violent extremism. 🇸🇴 #PVE #Somalia"

[GCERF @theGCERF]

🌍 Climate change is not only an environmental challenge. It is reshaping the conditions in which armed groups recruit, operate, and sustain themselves

At the #BCSC2026, GCERF, @adelphi_berlin, and @UNIDIR convened a side event exploring climate-induced fragility in areas affected by violent extremism and terrorism, moderated by @AndreAR1025, GCERF's Head of Performance and Impact Unit.

Three key insights emerged:

🔹 Prevention must be forward-looking. Anticipating vulnerabilities before they escalate is essential to preventing climate-related pressures from fueling instability and violent extremism.

🔹 The links run in both ways. Climate shocks can undermine livelihoods and trust - creating openings these groups may exploit. At the same time, P/CVE and climate responses can unintentionally deepen environmental pressures and grievances.

🔹 Climate sensitivity must become part of how we work. P/CVE approaches must integrate climate realities into prevention, peacebuilding, rehabilitation and reintegration efforts.

👉 One message stood out: Supporting civil society is necessary and the most effective way to address the nexus between climate and security – including violent extremism, and we should embrace focused and localised approaches.

💐 Our sincere thanks to speakers Siobhan O'Neil, Aisha Omar, @kasinganeti_t and @LRuettinger for an open, thoughtful and highly insightful discussion - and to the organisers of the Berlin Climate and Security Conference for bringing together such a diverse community to advance this critical dialogue.

🌱 The climate-security nexus is not a future challenge. It is already shaping the realities in which peace, security and prevention must operate.

@AuswaertigesAmt @adelphi_berlin @UNIDIR @ClimateDiplo @stefanomanservi

[Horn of Africa Peace Network - HAPEN @hapen_ngo]

To mark International Youth Day, our team in Kismayo organized a football match at Wamo Stadium, bringing together talented youth from across the city's various neighborhoods. This year's event was held under the theme "Elevate Africa: Empowering Youth, Building Peace." The event used sport to promote social cohesion, peaceful coexistence, and positive engagement, while supporting efforts to counter violent extremism (CVE).

#InternationalYouthDay #HAPEN #KOICA #Kismayo #YouthEngagement #SocialCohesion

[Horn of Africa Peace Network - HAPEN @hapen_ngo]

New look, same mission 🕊️ We're proud to unveil HAPEN's redesigned logo a fresh symbol of unity, resilience & peace across the Horn of Africa 🇸🇴 Onward, together.

[Horn of Africa Peace Network - HAPEN @hapen_ngo]

We are proud to be working on empowering youth in #Somalia @iom_somalia #KOICA #WordDayAgainstTraffickingInPerson

[IOM Somalia @iom_somalia]

50 community members in #Kismayo marked #WorldDayAgainstTraffickingInPersons by learning about trafficking risks, including unsafe migration, exploitation & deceptive job offers.

They highlighted education, livelihoods and community action as key to prevention.

#ELEVATE #KOICA

[IOM Somalia @iom_somalia]

50 community members in #Kismayo marked #WorldDayAgainstTraffickingInPersons by learning about trafficking risks, including unsafe migration, exploitation & deceptive job offers.

They highlighted education, livelihoods and community action as key to prevention.

#ELEVATE #KOICA

[Horn of Africa Peace Network - HAPEN @hapen_ngo]

Proud to contribute to evidence-based approaches that strengthen resilience and prevent violent extremism.
#CommunityResilience #ClimateSecurity #Somalia

[Horn of Africa Peace Network - HAPEN @hapen_ngo]

HAPEN was honoured to participate in the launch of the Nairobi Toolkit in Brussels, Beligium. Our Field Manager @abdikadir_asha shared insights from Jubaland on the realities of climate shocks, displacement, and community resilience.

[IOM Somalia @iom_somalia]

“Sport is a powerful tool for bringing people together beyond their differences.” ⚽

In #Kismayo, through #ELEVATEAfrica project, youth from diverse backgrounds came together on the pitch, building trust, challenging stigma, and promoting peaceful coexistence.

@hapen_ngo #KOICA

[Horn of Africa Peace Network - HAPEN @hapen_ngo]

Eid Mubarak!

[IOM Somalia @iom_somalia]

To mark #PVEDay, community dialogues were held in Baidoa and in Kismayo, bringing people together to promote unity, dialogue, and collective action to prevent #ViolentExtremism.

@reado_org @HapenOrg

👏 Supported by KOICA under #ELEVATEAfrica project.

[IOM Somalia @iom_somalia]

IOM, @reado_org & @hapen_ngo hosted events in #Baidoa & #Kismayo for the International Day of Peaceful Coexistence. Communities connected through dialogue and storytelling, building trust and renewing their commitment to #peace. 🕊️

#ELEVATE #PeacefulCoexistence #Somalia #KOICA

[IOM Somalia @iom_somalia]

Graduates in #Kismayo under @hapen_ngo and in #Baidoa under @reado_org celebrated a key milestone after completing #entrepreneurship and life skills training.

Through #ELEVATE Africa project, aspiring youth gain expertise in tailoring, mobile repair, beauty services, & tie-dye.

[IOM Somalia @iom_somalia]

🎓 200 women & youth in #Kismayo & #Baidoa graduated after 6 months of training in literacy, life skills, entrepreneurship & vocations (beauty, fisheries, mobile repair, tie‑dye, solar). Graduates are ready to start income-generating activities.
👏@JapanInSomalia
@IOMJapan

[IOM Somalia @iom_somalia]

Digital abuse is real violence.

In Kismayo, IOM & @hapen_ngo brought together women, youth, PWDs & community leaders to tackle rising digital violence on #16DaysOfActivism.

They called for awareness, responsible online behaviour & safer digital spaces for women & girls.

[Horn of Africa Peace Network - HAPEN @hapen_ngo]

Big thanks to @iom_somalia for the great partnership under the #ELEVATE project in Kismayo.

[IOM Somalia @iom_somalia]

Partnership for goals💪

IOM and #ELEVATE partners — @hapen_ngo in Kismayo & @reado_org in Baidoa — came together to exchange lessons, adapt approaches, and enhance collaboration for greater impact under the Empowering Livelihoods & Economic Vitality project.

👏KOICA

[IOM Somalia @iom_somalia]

Climate action starts at home.

In Balcad, #Somalia, men, women & children are planting trees to restore nature, ease resource conflicts & build peace — protecting lives and creating a safer, greener future. 🌳

#GenerationRestoration #ClimateAction