The Consortium of Women-Led Humanitarian Organizations is a coalition empowering Somali women, girls, and children. We address gender equality, education, health, and resilience, fostering sustainable change in underserved communities. Through collaboration, advocacy, and capacity-building, we transform lives and create lasting impact.
- Women-Led Expertise
- Collaborative Impact
- Holistic Approach
- Sustainable Solutions
How we work
Our Strategy
Our strategy focuses on creating sustainable and impactful solutions that address the unique needs of women, girls, and children in Somalia. By leveraging collaboration, innovation, and local expertise, we aim to drive meaningful change and empower communities to build resilient futures. Our approach is guided by a commitment to gender equality, inclusivity, and long-term development.
Community-Led Empowerment:
We place women and girls at the center of decision-making, equipping them with the skills, resources, and leadership opportunities needed to advocate for their rights and drive local change.
Integrated Humanitarian Solutions:
We deliver comprehensive programs that address immediate needs—such as education, health, and livelihoods—while building long-term resilience through climate adaptation, economic empowerment, and capacity building.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
The Consortium is a coalition of six women-led and minority-focused organizations in Somalia working to empower women, girls, and children. We aim to address pressing humanitarian needs, promote gender equality, and enhance resilience in communities across the country.
Locally registered, women-led organizations that share our mission of empowering women and girls and are actively involved in humanitarian work in Somalia can apply for membership. We particularly welcome organizations working in underserved or marginalized communities.
We focus on five key regions in Somalia:
- Banadir Region
- Southwest State (Bay and Bakool)
- Jubaland (Afmadow)
- Nugal (Garowe)
- Mudug (Galkacyo)
We deliver services in areas such as education, economic empowerment, gender-based violence prevention, child protection, climate change adaptation, WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), and sexual and reproductive health rights.
You can support us by:
- Donating to our initiatives.
- Partnering with us as an organization or institution.
- Volunteering to help with specific programs.
- Advocating for women’s and girls’ rights in your community.
Our consortium has strict safeguarding policies in place to protect beneficiaries, particularly women and girls. We collaborate with communities to create safe environments and work with trained staff to uphold dignity and respect in all our programs.