In communities across Somalia, young people navigate a complex landscape shaped by persistent conflict, sudden climate shocks, and deep-seated economic uncertainty. For decades, traditional approaches to peacebuilding and national security treated youth through a binary lens either as helpless victims…
In communities navigating the compounding pressures of protracted instability and escalating environmental crises, a fundamental truth is emerging: sustainable peace cannot be imported; it must be built by those who live its realities every day. At the forefront of this…
What if we stopped asking which jobs are “climate jobs” and started recognizing that the future of every job depends on climate action? For years, we did not work to build pathways into green careers for environmental justice, clean energy,…
In an era defined by environmental urgency and economic transformation, the concept of a green economy is rapidly gaining momentum. For young people, this shift presents not just a challenge, but a powerful opportunity. By investing in green skills and…
If you walk through any town in Somalia today, one thing becomes immediately clear this is a nation of young people. Their energy is visible in the streets, in classrooms, in small businesses, and increasingly, in spaces where conversations about…
Date: 13 November 2025Event: COP30 BelemOverviewThe SOYAL team proudly participated in global youth-led initiatives addressing climatechange and environmental protection during COP30 in Belem. This engagement marked animportant milestone in SOYAL’s efforts to amplify the voices of Somali youth and contributeto…
Date: 28 October 2025Location: Warta Nabadda District, MogadishuOverviewThe Executive Director of SOYAL, Mr. Anas Abdinasir Abdirahman, paid an officialcourtesy visit to the office of the Commissioner of Warta Nabadda District, Mr. Liiban AliMohamed, on 28 October 2025. The meeting aimed…
Deegaan Boost Youth Climate Adaptation ForumDate: 14 OctoberLocation: Mogadishu, SomaliaPartner: Global Center on AdaptationOverviewThe Deegaan Boost Program successfully concluded a Youth Climate Adaptation Forum on14 October in partnership with the Global Center on Adaptation. The forum brought togetheryouth leaders, environmental…
By:Sumaya Muhumed AhmedDrought is no longer an occasional shock. In countries like Somalia, it has become a recurring reality thatcontinues to threaten livelihoods, food systems, and economic stability.For decades, responses have centered on emergency aid. While necessary, this approach often…
By Sumaya Muhumed AhmedIntroductionPeacebuilding in Somalia has been an arduous and deeply fractured process, shaped by decades of civil conflict and institutional collapse. Formal negotiations have historically been dominated by male political and clan elites, often sidelining women from structured…