"Great to see young Somalis interested in diplomacy @ACMogadishu. #Freedom250 is a time to share our story, celebrate American excellence, and the central role of diplomacy in our past, present, and future."
- Stephen Weeks, Public Affairs Officer
Economic and Commercial Officer Tom Snyder held a lively and informative discussion with Somali youth on U.S. trade and economic priorities at the American Corner in Mogadishu @ACMogadishu.
It was a privilege to be part of organizing the celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the United States at the U.S. Embassy in Somalia.
As Chairperson of the Somali Youth Council U.S. Embassy Somalia, I was honored to contribute to this special occasion.
We celebrated the 250th Anniversary of the United States at the @US2SOMALIA alongside partners and friends.
Congratulations on this historic milestone, and here's to continued friendship and collaboration.
#America250#ACMogadishu#SomaliYouthCouncil
I’m pleased to share that, as of January 2026, I have assumed the role of Head of Youth Skills Development at @SIMADiLab
I look forward to advancing youth skills development and expanding opportunities for innovation and entrepreneurship. If we share a commitment to these areas
Honored to represent @ACMogadishu at the American Spaces Tradecraft Training in Accra 🇬🇭, organized by the U.S. Department of State 🇺🇸. A week of learning, collaboration & inspiration, empowering youth, fostering dialogue & cultural exchange. #YouthEmpowerment#PublicDiplomacy
Building Financially Resilient & Policy-Driven Incubators in Somalia!
With support from @EU_in_Somalia, #UNIDOSomalia hosted a capacity-building session for the @SIMADiLab team on financial and strategic tools needed for long-term sustainability and growth.
The session fostered in-depth discussions, with participants exchanging valuable insights, experiences, and best practices.
#UNIDO proudly champions inclusive support mechanisms, capacity building, and resource mobilization to help 🇸🇴 business incubators thrive and strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
#BICSomali #PrivateSectorEmpowerment #EconomicGrowth #SustainableBusiness #InnovativeEntrepreneurship
@UNIDO@EU_in_Somalia@UNinSomalia@UNTMIS_@BicAfrica@EUBIC@mocisom@somaliacci@SIMADiLab
Completed the Somali Investment Academy (SOMINA) with @IFC_org Strathmore University in Nairobi Gained practical skills in proposals, governance, and accessing grants, loans, equity from DFIs like World Bank, IsDB -ready to help Somalia attract investment & build a stronger futur
Excited to take on this new journey as the Coordinator of the Resource Hub! Looking forward to contributing, growing, and making an impact. Grateful for this opportunity! #NewBeginnings#SIMADUniversity
We participated in the Building Resilient Business Incubators session hosted by @UNIDOSomalia, enhancing our financial and strategic planning. Strengthening incubators means stronger startups, sustainable growth, and long-term impact. #SIMADiLab#BICSomali#ilabimpact#iLabDairie
Building Resilient Business Incubators in Somalia
@UNIDOSomalia, with funding from @EU_in_Somalia, is strengthening Somali incubators like @SimadiLab by enhancing their financial and strategic planning capabilities. A recent capacity-building session focused on equipping incubators with essential skills to drive long-term sustainability and growth.
Key topics covered:
✅ Commitment to Financial Sustainability – Strategies to reduce donor dependency through structured financial planning.
✅ Asset & Stakeholder Mapping – Identifying key resources and partnerships to enhance incubator resilience.
✅ Profit & Loss Forecasting – Developing three-year financial projections for better business planning.
✅ Business/Service Model Playbook – Designing tailored models to enhance service delivery and impact.
The session fostered in-depth discussions, with participants exchanging valuable insights, experiences, and best practices. Through initiatives like this, @UNIDO is strengthening Somalia’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, ensuring incubators can support businesses sustainably and independently.
#Somalia #Entrepreneurship #FinancialSustainability #BusinessIncubators @UNIDO@EU_in_Somalia@SimadiLab
Great wrap-up to our 4-day training on Financial Sustainability & Governance! Incubators now equipped with stronger financial skills & knowledge on integrated reporting, innovation accounting & AI. Thanks to @SIMADiLab, @iRiseHub & @HarHub. Supported by @EU_in_Somalia & @UNIDO.
We hosted a Coffee Chat with Ambassador Riley and youth, exchanging ideas and experiences
Our initiatives empower Somali youth with resources in technology, entrepreneurship, and leadership, inspiring a brighter future and contributing to Somalia's growth #ACMogadishu#ACM
Excited to represent Somali youth at the Pan-African Youth Forum in Oran, Algeria! Ready to connect, learn, and collaborate with fellow young leaders from across Africa to drive positive change for our continent! @AUYouthProgram#AYM2024#PanAfricanYouth
Proud to have facilitated a transformative training for 18 young Somali climate activists in Mogadishu! Together, we explored digital storytelling to amplify the human impact of climate change in #Somalia. 🌍✨ #ClimateAction#YouthVoices#UNSupport
Excited to share that I’ve been selected to join the collaboration between GSMA Innovation Fund and VC4A as a mentor. The program aims to support up to 40 GSMA funded companies in Africa and Asia with Investment Readiness Training.
@GSMA@VC4A_Africa
Empowering the next generation. Today, we joined forces with the @MoysFGS to explore 'Youth Empowerment through Digital Skills' on this special International Youth Day. Together, we're shaping a brighter future #IYD2024#iLabImpact
We concluded our journey with the @BICAfrica shadowing prog, gaining insights into data-driven decision-making, marketing, leadership, & AI integration. Congrats to the inspiring #womenentrepreneurs. We're excited to enhance entrepreneurial skills and foster innovation in our 🇸🇴
🥳We’re excited to announce that we wrapped up the 12-week journey of #BICAfrica Acceleration Programme for #WomenEntrepreneurs 2024 cohort on July 9.
👏#Congratulations to the 23 women entrepreneurs representing 11 #African countries.🎓
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