Marginalized Communities Advocacy Network ( MCAN)

Marginalised Communitie Advocacy Network is a nonprofit community based Org. established to assist and promotes, Advocates, and fosters socio economic of vulne

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Today (18 Feb 2026), the 2nd Term Global IDP Advisory Group (2026–2027) was launched. Proud to share that Ibrahim, Director of MCAN, is among 12 globally appointed humanitarian focal points contributing to UN-led solutions for IDPs.
#GlobalIDP #DurableSolutions #Somalia

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On behalf of Marginalized communities Advocacy Network, MCAN we stand with the effort of Golekaab projects and role of civil. Society in connection with Federal MPs.

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#OfficialLaunch #GoleKaab 10 Feb 2026
“Watching the Watchdogs” is here. Yesterday afternoon, the @GoleKaab website was officially launched a Somali civil society–led platform under @SONSA_NSA connecting citizens with the Federal Parliament of Somalia @Golaha_shac_JFS .

As highlighted in our previous post, @GoleKaab strengthens transparency, accountability, and public participation by improving access to legislative information, committees and supporting oversight of parliamentary proceedings.

This short video provides an overview of about the @GoleKaab, and its commitment to “Watching the Watchdogs” ensuring that citizens’ voices are heard and democratic governance is reinforced.

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#GoleKaabLaunch #Transparency #Accountability #CivicEngagement #Somalia #NIMDSomalia #EUinSomalia #SomaliCivilSociety #Observation @EU_in_Somalia @NIMDSomalia @WeAreNIMD @Golaha_shac_JFS @AqalkaSare @SomaliPM @HamzaAbdiBarre @HassanSMohamud @UNTMIS_ @UNDPSomalia @MzalendoWatch @Punsaa_PL

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MCAN’s Climate Change Officer & Head attended a 2-day Climate Change & Adaptation for Resilience Working Group in Mog. The meeting focused on strengthening strategies for climate shocks & drought early warning response to vulnerable . #ClimateAction #Somalia #Resilience #MCAN

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MCAN’s Health & Nutrition team is providing daily free field-level monitoring, screening & basic diagnoses for IDPs and host communities in the outskirts of Beledweyne, prioritizing the most vulnerable.
#MCAN #HealthResponse #IDPs #Beledweyne #CommunityHealth #LeaveNoOneBehin

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MCAN Participation at the Three-Day Civil Society Forum in Hagar. Together, we are working toward a more inclusive, accountable, and resilient Somalia.
@UNDPSomalia @US2SOMALIA

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MCAN joins the world in marking #HumanRightsDay.
We stand for dignity, equality & justice for all especially marginalized and minority communities across . Human rights belong to everyone. No one should be left behind.#MCAN #StandUp4HumanRights #JusticeForAll

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MCAN joined the Climate Security & Environmental Impact Validation Workshop in Kisumu, Kenya,
We shared insights from Baidoa & called for expanding climate-security research across Somalia.
Committed to inclusive, community-led climate resilience. #ClimateSecurity #MCAN

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MCAN’s mobile health team continues its daily response as the humanitarian situation worsens due to the funding crisis. Dr. Hussein Fiat emphasized the urgent need for additional medical equipment to enable MCAN staff to effectively reach all vulnerable IDPs and host communities

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Together, we explored opportunities to provide collective, community-based educational support and to build sustainable partnerships that enhance learning opportunities for all children in Jubaland.

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MCAN Successfully attended a three-day SNC Lead Program Development and Fundraising Training. The workshop, held at G-P, brought together WLOs & MROs to strengthen their skills in resource mobilization, program design, and fundraising strategies.@NGOConsortium @UNinSomalia

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World Humanitarian Day 19th This year, we pay special tribute to frontline workers, community volunteers, MROs who risk their lives daily to protect dignity, save lives, and bring hope to vulnerable groups across and beyond #WorldHumanitarianDay #MCAN #Huma @unicefsomali @SHF

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Mr Harun from MCAN said our aim is work work with humanitarian unit to build a more localized, responsive, and inclusive humanitarian system that leaves no one behind
#Localization #HumanitarianAction #Inclusion #MCAN #SomaliaCHF2025 @unicefsomalia @UNDPSomalia @MinorityHealth

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MCAN used this platform to advocate for increased and inclusive climate finance tailored to the realities of minority and marginalized groups in Africa. presence reinforced the message that no develop agenda is complete without the voices and leadership of the most excluded group

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A Remarkable Week of Capacity Building on Climate Change and Environmental-Humanitarian Linkages It was an inspiring and productive week as we successfully completed a 7-day Training of Trainers (ToT) workshop focused on climate change @UNEP @OCHASom @NGOConsortium

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MCAN’s Health and Nutrition team at Taaman MCH is providing daily free health screenings vulnerable groups As the ongoing rainfall impacts the situation, the MCAN Health Team Leader is calling for an urgent response and requesting support from humanitarian partners.@WHOSom

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MCAN, in coordination with the IOM Shelter Unit, has distributed plastic sheets to over 279 vulnerable households in Xawaadley, Hirshabelle State to support their shelter needs.

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MCAN is contributing to a joint needs assessment in Lower Shabelle to determine the current situation and humanitarian needs of the most vulnerable populations, aiming to align and prioritize response efforts accordingly. @OCHASom @GPtoEndFGM @UNDP

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True integrity and equity in humanitarian action cannot be achieved until exclusions are addressed and all voices, especially those representing the most vulnerable, are meaningfully included in national platforms.@OCHASom @UNDPSomalia

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National Human Rights Summit provided an important platform to voice the needs of excluded groups, PLWD. Moving forward, the successful implementation of the final communique that requires strong focus and commitment from all stakeholder @MFamily_HRD @UNTMIS_ @gtconway3d