Somaliland Y-PEER

SL Y-PEER is a youth development initiative that promotes reproductive health rights & HIV prevention, entrepreneurship/leadership & ending all forms of GBVs

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Somaliland Y-PEER, with support from Amplify Change, staged an interactive theater awareness performance at Dhallinta Stadium in Hargeisa to educate young people on STIs, HIV/AIDS, family planning, and adolescent health. Through drama and speeches, the performance raised awareness about HIV and STI prevention, highlighted the importance of ending stigma and discrimination against people living with HIV, and encouraged young people to make informed decisions about their health and well-being.
Together, we can build healthier, more informed, and more inclusive communities.

#Somaliland #YPEERSomaliland #AmplifyChange #TheaterForChange #STIAwareness #HIVAwareness #FamilyPlanning #AdolescentHealth #SRHR #EndTheStigma #YouthLeadership #PublicHealth #HealthEducation #YouthEmpowerment #LeaveNoOneBehind #TogetherForChange

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Somaliland Y-PEER team attended the National Youth Policy Stakeholder Review and Validation Meeting organized by the Ministry of Youth and Sports (MoYS) at Barar Hotel, Hargeisa.
The meeting focused on reviewing the existing National Youth Policy, identifying policy gaps, validating findings, and shaping recommendations. Key discussions covered Gender Equity and Equality, Youth Empowerment, and Climate Change to help strengthen a more inclusive and responsive youth policy for Somaliland.
Somaliland Y-PEER is proud to contribute to shaping policies that advance youth participation, gender equality, and sustainable development.
#SomalilandYPEER #YouthPolicy #YouthEmpowerment #GenderEquality #ClimateAction #MoYS #Somaliland

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Warmest congratulations to Muslim communities around the world on the occasion of the Islamic New Year
1448 H. May this new Hijri year bring peace, unity, prosperity, and countless blessings to the Ummah. We pray that Allah (SWT) grants us guidance, strengthens our faith, and blesses our communities with progress, security, and well-being.

Happy Islamic New Year 1448 H.

#IslamicNewYear #Hijri1448 #HappyIslamicNewYear #Somaliland

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Somaliland Y-PEER Executive Director of participated today in a consultative discussion meeting organized by the Somaliland Ministry of Youth and Sports. The meeting focused on examining the gaps and needs within the National Youth Policy through expert consultations, document reviews, data collection, and stakeholder dialogue sessions involving key stakeholders.
Somaliland Y-PEER remains committed to ensuring that the voices, needs, and aspirations of young people are reflected in national policies and development frameworks.
#SomalilandYPEER #YouthPolicy #YouthDevelopment #YouthParticipation #SomalilandYouth #NationalYouthPolicy #MeaningfulYouthEngagement #YouthLeadership #PolicyDialogue #MoYS #Somaliland

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Somaliland Y-PEER participated in the Inclusive Sports Coordination Meeting convened today by the Ministry of Youth and Sports, bringing together national sports federations alongside a diverse range of local and international partners. The meeting served as an important forum to review ongoing initiatives, exchange updates, and discuss key challenges affecting the advancement of inclusive sports in Somaliland.

Participants engaged in constructive discussions on strengthening collaboration, addressing existing barriers, and identifying opportunities for joint action to ensure greater access to sports and recreational opportunities for people of all abilities and backgrounds. The meeting reinforced a shared commitment among stakeholders to promote inclusion, equity, and participation within Somaliland’s sports sector.

#Somaliland #InclusiveSports

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Somaliland Y-PEER has successfully concluded a 3-day Regional Youth Forum Dialogue in Boorama
Young people came together to discuss SRHR, HIV/STIs, family planning, GBV prevention, and adolescent health, gaining vital knowledge to make informed decisions and become advocates for healthier communities.
Empowering youth today for a healthier tomorrow.
#Somaliland #Borama #YouthEmpowerment #SRHR #YouthHealth #GBVPrevention #HIVAwareness #FamilyPlanning #AdolescentHealth #AmplifyChange #YouthLeadership #CommunityImpact #SDG3 #SDG5 #PublicHealth #AfricaYouth #YouthVoices #HealthForAll #EndGBV #InvestInYouth

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Somaliland Y-PEER has launched a Regional Youth Forum Dialogue in Borama, bringing together young people to discuss Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), HIV/STIs, family planning, Gender-Based Violence (GBV), and adolescent health. The initiative seeks to increase awareness and empower youth with knowledge to make informed decisions about their health and wellbeing.

#Somaliland #Borama #SRHR #YouthHealth #GBV #YPEER #AmplifyChange

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Happy 35th Anniversary to the people of the Republic of Somaliland on this historic 18th May. May Allah bless our nation with peace, unity, and prosperity for many years to come.
Somaliland Y-PEER wishes Somalilanders everywhere a joyful celebration filled with pride and progress.
#Somaliland #18May

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Somaliland Y-PEER participated in the Validation Workshop on the Cooperative Act and Policy, organized by the Ministry of Trade and Tourism in collaboration with Triple Line Consulting. The workshop brought together key stakeholders to review and validate the draft Cooperative Act and Policy through a multi-stakeholder consultative process.
The discussions focused on strengthening the legal and policy framework for cooperatives to ensure it is inclusive, practical, and responsive to the needs of communities and businesses. Participants shared valuable recommendations on improving access to finance and investment opportunities, promoting sustainable cooperative growth, and enhancing administrative and financial management systems within cooperatives.
Somaliland Y-PEER values the importance of inclusive dialogue and stakeholder engagement in shaping policies that support entrepreneurship, economic empowerment, and sustainable community development. We appreciate the Ministry’s efforts in advancing Somaliland’s trade and cooperative development agenda.
#Cooperatives #Investment #BusinessDevelopment #Entrepreneurship #EconomicEmpowerment #SomalilandYPEER #YouthEmpowerment #Development #Somaliland

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Somaliland Y-PEER Director Mohamed Mahad Dhamac concluded a 2-day youth awareness training in Hargeisa for Farah Omar Secondary School students. 15 students gained knowledge on GBV prevention, HIV/STIs awareness, family planning & anti-stigma.
#NaruuroProject #YouthEmpowerment #HealthAwareness #Hargeisa #Somaliland

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A two-day training workshop has officially commenced today, at Imperial Hotel in Hargeisa as part of the Naruuro Project. Implemented by Somaliland Y-Peer and supported by AmplifyChange, this initiative is dedicated to strengthening youth awareness on critical health issues. The workshop brings together 15 students, both girls and boys, from Farah Omar Secondary School, focusing on key topics such as gender-based violence (GBV), HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and adolescent health.
This engagement reflects a continued commitment to empowering young people with knowledge and skills to make informed decisions and contribute positively to their communities.
#NaruuroProject #YouthEmpowerment #HealthAwareness #Hargeisa #Somalila

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The Y-PEER team, led by Abdiwahab Hussein, joined an experience-sharing session in Jigjiga organized by ISF bringing together partners from Somaliland & Ethiopia to exchange insights, lessons learned, and best practices in tackling VAWG.

#YPEER #VAWG #EndViolence #GenderEquality #Somaliland #Ethiopia #YouthLeadership #SRHR #CommunityImpact

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Somaliland Y-PEER’s Executive Director attended the Equipment Handover Ceremony organized by the Somaliland Youth Development Fund, celebrating a major milestone in youth empowerment.
A total of 55 young people who successfully completed skills training were awarded startup toolkits through the in-kind Tool Distribution Program, supporting their transition into sustainable livelihoods and employment creation.
This initiative marks an important step toward enhancing youth employment opportunities and promoting economic inclusion in Somaliland.
#Somaliland #YouthEmpowerment #SkillsDevelopment #Livelihoods

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Today, Somaliland Y-PEER, with the support of #AmplifyChange, completed a two day community dialogue session. During this session, youth advocates engaged parents, elders, religious leaders, and peers in meaningful discussions on early marriage,
gender-based violence (GBV), and access to sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) services.

As part of its broader efforts to improve the quality of education and health within the community, Somaliland Y-PEER also conducted a training focused on preventing early marriage, addressing GBV, and strengthening awareness of and access to reproductive health services. The training targeted traditional leaders, religious leaders, women, and youth from internally displaced communities in Hargeisa.

This community dialogue is part of the Naruuro Project, which is being implemented by Somaliland Y-PEER with the support of @amplifyfund.

#Somaliland #YPEER #AmplifyChange #NaruuroProject #EndChildMarriage #StopGBV #SRHR #YouthLeadership #CommunityDialogue #GenderEquality #WomenEmpowerment #IDPs #Hargeisa #HealthForAll #EducationForAll

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The Director of Somaliland Y-PEER, Mohamed Mahad Dhamac, officially opened a two-day community dialogue session yesterday, focusing on gender-based violence (GBV), early marriage among youth, and improving access to sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) services.
The session brought together youth, women, traditional elders, religious leaders, and members from various sectors of the community.
This dialogue is part of the Naruuro Project, jointly implemented by Somaliland Y-PEER and Amplify Change.#Somaliland #GBV #SRHR

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Somaliland Y-PEER, supported by ISF, held one day Artisan Project workshop in Hargeysa for stakeholders in women’s vocational skills. The project will be implemented in both Hargeysa and Burco.
#Somaliland #EndGBV #WomensRights #GenderEquality #Hargeisa

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Somaliland Y-PEER conducted a workshop in Hargeisa, bringing key stakeholders together to strengthen efforts to end violence against women and girls under the EVAWG Project.
#Somaliland #EndGBV #WomensRights #GenderEquality #Hargeisa

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Somaliland Y-PEER held a one-day workshop in Hargeisa on a new ISF-funded project to strengthen women’s artisan skills in Hargeisa and Burao, aimed at boosting women’s economic independence through practical skills. The initiative focuses on creating more opportunities for women to access markets and improve their livelihoods.

#Somaliland #EmpoweredWomen #WomenEmpowerment #SkillsDevelopment #Hargeisa #Burao