Empowering Communities Through Collaborative Humanitarian Efforts and Transformative Service

Our Core Projects

Education for Empowerment

We work to increase access to quality education for women and girls, fostering empowerment through tailored programs that include formal education, vocational training, and mentorship opportunities.

Livelihood and Economic Empowerment

Our initiatives provide women and families with vocational training, cash assistance, and support to achieve financial independence, build resilience, and create sustainable livelihoods.

Addressing Gender-Based Violence (GBV)

We actively combat GBV through awareness campaigns, survivor support services, and legal aid. Our safe spaces and counseling programs help survivors rebuild their lives with dignity and confidence.

Child Protection Services

We safeguard children’s rights by creating safer environments and providing essential services such as education, healthcare, and community outreach initiatives to protect vulnerable children.

WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene)

We promote access to clean water, proper sanitation, and hygiene education to enhance community health and resilience, especially in underserved regions.

Climate Change and Environmental Adaptation

We advocate for sustainable practices and equip communities with tools and knowledge to adapt to climate change impacts, building environmental resilience for a sustainable future.

How it works

Our Membership

The Consortium of Women-Led Humanitarian Organizations is a collaborative initiative made up of locally registered women-led and minority organizations committed to championing the rights of women and girls.

Membership Benefits:

  • Access to shared resources, expertise, and capacity-building opportunities.
  • Collaboration on large-scale humanitarian initiatives and projects.
  • Amplification of voices in advocacy for women’s and girls’ rights at local, national, and international levels.
  • Networking opportunities with partners and donors to strengthen impact.

Membership Process

1

Eligibility

 Locally registered organizations that are women-led and actively involved in addressing humanitarian challenges in Somalia.

2

Application Process

Prospective members are invited to apply by submitting their organization’s profile, detailing their mission, vision, and key activities.

3

Approval

Applications are reviewed by the consortium’s leadership team to ensure alignment with our mission and vision.

Our Partners

Women Resilience Initiative (WRI)

The Women Resilience Initiative (WRI) empowers women and girls in conflict-affected and underserved communities by enhancing resilience and self-reliance through economic empowerment, vocational training,

African Social Empowerment Network (ASEN)

ASEN’s primary goal is to tackle the issues encountered by minority and marginalized communities, particularly youth from these underrepresented groups, within Somalia. 

Agency for Minority Rights and Development (AMARD)

AMARD works with Minority And Indigenous Communities To Campaign For Recognition Of Their Rights

Dignity First Somalia (DFS)

DFS has been safeguarding and promoting human dignity of minority, and Vulnerable populations 

Puntland Women Minority Development Organization (PMWDO)

PMWDO has been empowering marginalised communities in Puntland for over 15 years through a variety of interventions.

Somali Women and Child Care Association (SWCCA)

Established in 2012 SWCCA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering Somali women and girls through advocacy, education, and capacity building.

Centre for Rural Prosperity and Development (CRPD)

 Locally registered organizations that are women-led and actively involved in addressing humanitarian challenges in Somalia.

Our Area of Operation

We operate in the following areas within Somalia

  • Banadir Region: Implementing a range of humanitarian projects aimed at uplifting urban communities, particularly focusing on education and livelihood initiatives.
  • Southwest State (Bay and Bakool Region): Targeting rural areas to enhance access to education, WASH services, and economic opportunities tailored to the needs of local populations.
  • Jubaland (Afmadow): Addressing the unique challenges faced by communities in Jubaland through integrated humanitarian efforts, promoting resilience and self-sufficiency.
  • Nugal (Garowe): Implementing programs that support women’s empowerment, education, and health services to build resilient communities in this region.
  • Mudug (Galkacyo): Focusing on community-based initiatives that enhance livelihoods, child protection, and access to essential services for women and children

Together We Can Do More

Call Us today

(427) 372-7296