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Regional Capacity-Building Workshop | Kigali, RwandaEng. Amin Abdiweli Ibrahim, Program Director of the Children and You...
29/09/2026

Regional Capacity-Building Workshop | Kigali, Rwanda

Eng. Amin Abdiweli Ibrahim, Program Director of the Children and Youth Relief Organization (CYRO) and Acting Executive Director, participated in a Regional Capacity-Building Workshop for Local NGOs Working with Muslim Communities in Africa, held in Kigali, Rwanda.

The workshop brought together local civil society organizations from across the region to strengthen organizational capacity, exchange experiences, share practical approaches, and explore ways to enhance meaningful engagement with and support for Muslim communities.

Eng. Amin’s participation provided an opportunity to represent CYRO, learn from regional experiences, and build connections with organizations working to strengthen locally led initiatives and community engagement.

CYRO remains committed to strengthening its organizational capacity, building partnerships, and supporting inclusive, community-led approaches that contribute to resilient and peaceful communities.

22/09/2026

The Art of Peace

Art plays an important role in peacebuilding. On International Day of Peace, young women used art to express messages of peace, unity, and hope.

Art, Stories and Peace Peace can be spoken, but sometimes it can also be seen, felt, and expressed through art.Today, du...
21/09/2026

Art, Stories and Peace

Peace can be spoken, but sometimes it can also be seen, felt, and expressed through art.

Today, during the International Day of Peace celebration in Jigjiga, we had the privilege of witnessing three talented women artists create beautiful artworks right at the event. Each piece carried its own message of peace, unity, hope, and a shared future.

Watching them transform a blank space into meaningful stories was a powerful reminder that peace can take many forms. Sometimes it begins with a conversation, sometimes with a story, and sometimes with a simple act of creativity that brings people together.

We were also grateful to see CYRO recognized for its continued efforts to promote peace and create spaces where young people can share their own stories and ideas for peace.

For us, peace is not something we talk about on just one day. It is something we build every day — through our words, our stories, our creativity, and the way we connect with and support one another.

Invest in Peace: For Everyone, Everywhere, Every Day.

Let’s keep creating, sharing, and telling stories that bring people closer together.

International Day of Peace | Jigjiga, Somali Region, EthiopiaToday, 21 September 2026, the Children and Youth Relief Org...
21/09/2026

International Day of Peace | Jigjiga, Somali Region, Ethiopia

Today, 21 September 2026, the Children and Youth Relief Organization (CYRO) was pleased to join partners, young people, community members, civil society organizations, and other stakeholders in commemorating the International Day of Peace in Jigjiga, Somali Region, Ethiopia.

The commemoration provided an important space for reflection and dialogue on the values that strengthen peaceful communities—including peace, unity, dialogue, social cohesion, and meaningful youth participation.

Speakers and participants shared messages and reflections highlighting the important role of young people in promoting understanding, strengthening relationships, preventing conflict, and contributing to a more peaceful and inclusive future.

For CYRO, the day was a meaningful opportunity to stand alongside others committed to peace and to reaffirm our continued commitment to youth participation, youth leadership, peacebuilding, and social cohesion across the Somali Region.

Invest in Peace: For Everyone, Everywhere, Every Day.

Peace is not something we celebrate only once a year. It is something we build every day—through our actions, our conversations, our relationships, and our commitment to understanding one another.

Let us continue to invest in peace, together.

Young Voices, Shared Stories, One Journey for PeaceFor the past few days, Children and Youth Relief Organization (CYRO) ...
13/09/2026

Young Voices, Shared Stories, One Journey for Peace

For the past few days, Children and Youth Relief Organization (CYRO) has been part of the Young Peacebuilders Forum 2026 ( ) in Kathmandu, Nepal, bringing together young peacebuilders from more than 33 countries.

From storytelling, slam poetry and art for peace, to conversations on organisational sustainability, wellbeing, digital peacebuilding, partnerships and youth-led solutions, every day has reminded us that peacebuilding is not only about big ideas — it is also about people, relationships, care and the courage to keep going.

One of the most meaningful parts has been sharing experiences from our communities, learning from other young peacebuilders, and exploring practical ideas that can be taken back home. The mini-grant process also gave us a chance to turn our challenges and ideas into real, community-based solutions.

For CYRO, this is more than participation in an international forum. It is an opportunity to connect our local peacebuilding experience in the Somali Region of Ethiopia with a global community of young people working for peace.

We are leaving Kathmandu with new connections, new ideas and a stronger belief that when young people are trusted, supported and given space to lead, they can create real change.

A heartfelt thank you to United Network of Young Peacebuilders and everyone who made possible.

The Forum may end here, but the connections, ideas and commitment to peace continue back home.

DAY 1 | YPF26 – Nepal Day 1 of the Young Peacebuilders Forum 2026 ( ) was all about connection, learning, and sharing. Y...
09/09/2026

DAY 1 | YPF26 – Nepal

Day 1 of the Young Peacebuilders Forum 2026 ( ) was all about connection, learning, and sharing.

Young peacebuilders from around the world came together through art, storytelling, reflection, and meaningful conversations. sharing their experiences and lessons from their peacebuilding journeys.

We’re proud to have Abdimalik Ahmed Abdi, Communication Director at Children and Youth Relief Organization (CYRO), participating in in Nepal and bringing the experiences and perspectives of young peacebuilders from Ethiopia.

A meaningful first day of learning, new connections, and building together for peace.

Art for Peace | Youth for Peace | Stronger Together

From Conflict to Peace | The Power of ArtChildren and Youth Relief Organization (CYRO) is proud to share this meaningful...
28/08/2026

From Conflict to Peace | The Power of Art

Children and Youth Relief Organization (CYRO) is proud to share this meaningful artwork created by Rahma Said, one of the young participants in the Fafan Zone Youth Peace Competition for Peacebuilding and Youth Integration.

The Message Behind the Art

Rahma’s artwork presents two different realities. One side reflects the pain caused by conflict, fear, displacement, and destruction, while the other represents peace, hope, safety, unity, and peaceful coexistence.

Through this powerful piece of art, Rahma reminds us that the choices we make today can shape the future of our communities.

A Message from the Artist – Rahma Said

“My artwork shows the difference between a community affected by conflict and one living in peace. I want people to understand that peace brings hope, safety, unity, and a better future. As young people, we have a responsibility to choose peace and play our part in building peaceful communities.”

At CYRO, we believe art can give young people a powerful voice to express their ideas, share their experiences, inspire others, and promote peace and social cohesion.

From darkness to light. From conflict to peace. The future we want begins with the choices we make today.

25/08/2026

Fafan Youth Peace Competition | Youth Voices for Peace

Children and Youth Relief Organization (CYRO) is proud to share highlights from the Fafan Zone Youth Peace Competition for Peacebuilding and Youth Integration in Jigjiga.

Young people used poetry, art, drama, and creativity to promote peace, unity, social cohesion, and peaceful coexistence.

Here are some highlights from this inspiring event.

Young people are not only the leaders of tomorrow — they are peacebuilders today.

Celebrating Youth, Culture & Peace in FafanTonight, August 23, 2026, CYRO successfully conducted the Award Ceremony for ...
24/08/2026

Celebrating Youth, Culture & Peace in Fafan

Tonight, August 23, 2026, CYRO successfully conducted the Award Ceremony for the Fafan Cultural Competition for Peacebuilding and Social Cohesion at Duule Luxury Hotel in Jigjiga.

The event brought together the Fafan Zone administration, led by the Fafan Zone Chief Administrator H.E. Khader Abdinur, government officials, development and humanitarian partners, youth organizations, community representatives, and other distinguished guests.

Tonight, we celebrated the outstanding winners and participants whose creativity in poetry, traditional arts, and cultural performances** promoted messages of peace, unity, reconciliation, tolerance, and social cohesion across Fafan Zone.

This competition highlighted the power of youth and culture in bringing communities together, strengthening dialogue, and inspiring peaceful coexistence.

Congratulations to all the winners and participants for your remarkable contributions. Your voices and talents are helping build a more peaceful and united Fafan.

Peace is not only something we talk about—it is something we create together.

Fafan Zone Youth Peace Competition | Empowering Youth Through Talent and Peace Today, we successfully conducted the Fafa...
20/08/2026

Fafan Zone Youth Peace Competition | Empowering Youth Through Talent and Peace

Today, we successfully conducted the Fafan Zone Youth Peace Competition, which gave young people a platform to express their talents and voices for peacebuilding and social cohesion in the region.

The competition saw young people showcasing their literary, artistic, and dramatic skills and talents through powerful performances about peace, unity, and social cohesion, including reconciliation, tolerance, and peaceful coexistence.

This competition is a great opportunity to invest in youth talents and skills to contribute to building a more cohesive and peaceful society.

We acknowledge the tremendous efforts of all young talents, partners, and judges who made this competition possible.

When young people are given a platform, their talents can indeed make a difference in promoting peace and social cohesion.

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