How a Cooking Training in Mogadishu is Empowering Youth with Culinary Skills and Confidence
Setting the stage Chief Duliye Cooking Company, in partnership with the Shaqo platform, conducted a cooking training in Mogadishu. This training targeted 30 young trainees, aiming to equip them with a wide range of cooking skills, knowledge, and confidence. The program went beyond basic cooking techniques, emphasizing safety, nutrition, creativity, and even cultural appreciation and […]
Building Skills and Opportunities: How On-the-Job Training is Empowering NEET Youth in Mogadishu and Baidoa
Setting the stage The Shaqo Platform On-the-Job Training Program, implemented by the Iftiin Foundation, directly addresses the challenges faced by NEET (Not in Employment, Education, or Training) youth in Somalia. This vulnerable population is at high risk of poverty, social isolation, and harmful coping mechanisms. The program focuses on providing practical, workplace-based training to equip […]
How In-Kind Grants are Empowering Businesses and Reducing Vulnerability in MogadishuLocation:
Setting the stage Recognizing the power of local businesses to drive economic growth and community development, Iftiin Foundation, through Shaqo platform oversaw a vendor provided in-kind grants to five diverse businesses in Mogadishu. This initiative aimed to not only improve the operations of these businesses but also to contribute to the broader economic and social […]
Baidoa Business Boost: Iftiin Foundation Empowers Local Enterprises
Setting the stage Iftiin Foundation, through its Shaqo Platform, oversaw a vendor’s distribution of in-kind grants to 3 companies in Beidoa. This event provided vital resources to these enterprises, aiming to strengthen their operations and enhance their contribution to the local economy “I wanted to bring quality fashion and perfumes to my community at prices […]
Iftiin Foundation’s Psychosocial Support Empowers NEET Youth in Somalia
Setting the stage Ramla Carab Yusuf, a 27-year-old from Burco, is a outstanding example of the impact of YEEL’s entrepreneurship program. Driven by a vision to make fashion and perfume products accessible and affordable for her community, Ramla embarked on a journey to create her own path to independence. Her natural passion for entrepreneurship and […]
How a Young Entrepreneur is Fostering Sustainable Agriculture in Burao
Setting the stage Cabdisalaan, a 25-year-old graduate of Burco University (Veterinary Studies, 2017), had a passion for both animals and sustainable agriculture. He envisioned a business that would contribute to his community and leverage his expertise. This ambition led him to YEEL’s entrepreneurship training program, setting the stage for his innovative venture. “I wanted to […]