Shaqodoon Kenya

09/06/2026

From graduation to entrepreneurship - this is where real impact begins.

Meet one of the TVET graduates in Dollo Ado who is already putting his tailoring skills to work - turning fabric into income, one stitch at a time.

The Building Opportunities for Resilience in The Horn of Africa Boresha-Nabad programme goes beyond technical training. Through intensive mentorship, practical business coaching, and hands-on guidance, these young entrepreneurs are building sustainable livelihoods in a challenging environment.

𝕋𝕙𝕚𝕤 𝕚𝕤 𝕣𝕖𝕤𝕚𝕝𝕚𝕖𝕟𝕔𝕖 𝕚𝕟 𝕒𝕔𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟.
One focused graduate. One sewing machine. A stronger, self-reliant future taking shape.

Funded by the #𝔼𝕦𝕣𝕠𝕡𝕖𝕒𝕟𝕌𝕟𝕚𝕠𝕟 | Implemented by Danish Refugee Council | RACIDA

09/06/2026

05/06/2026

Skills into service. Dreams into reality.

A TVET graduate in Dollo Ado applying his plumbing skills to deliver real services to his community.

The Building Opportunities for Resilience in the Horn of Africa (BORESHA-NABAD) program didn’t stop at technical training - it provided business coaching, customer engagement support, and practical guidance to help young graduates turn their skills into viable enterprises.

This is how the programme bridges the gap between training and sustainable self-employment. European Union in Kenya | Danish Refugee Council | RACIDA

04/06/2026

Farmers in Fikow are harvesting quality fodder, strengthening livestock value chains, and generating sustainable income for their communities.

Through practical coaching on business planning, collective marketing, and improved production techniques, these groups are reducing their vulnerability to climate shocks and building more resilient enterprises.

Building Opportunities for Resilience in The Horn of Africa Boresha-Nabad Funded by the European Union in Kenya European Union in Ethiopia | Implemented by Danish Refugee Council & RACIDA

03/06/2026

These women are rewriting their financial story.

In Dollo Ado, VSLA members, many with low literacy are now confidently managing their savings, separating business and household cash, and tracking every transaction. Through hands-on coaching and simple tools like lockable saving boxes, they’ve moved from survival to building real economic resilience. This is what financial inclusion looks like in fragile borderland communities.

Proudly supported by the European Union in Kenya European Union in Ethiopia under the Building Opportunities for Resilience in The Horn of Africa Boresha-Nabad Programme.| Danish Refugee Council | RACIDA.

14/04/2026

Honored to participate in the Kenya Red Cross Society consultation on Islamic philanthropy and women’s protection, convened under the Making Aid Work for Displaced Women initiative.

The dialogue brought together humanitarian actors, faith-based organisations, researchers, and development partners to strengthen collaboration on more inclusive and locally driven responses for displaced women across East Africa.

As humanitarian needs grow and funding pressures increase, faith-based giving including Islamic philanthropy remains a vital yet under-recognized resource for community resilience.

We welcome the momentum toward a regional working group and stronger evidence-based action.

10/04/2026

Across Dollo Ado and Bokolmayo (Mandera Triangle), 325 entrepreneurs are receiving intensive, on-site business coaching under the Building Opportunities for Resilience in The Horn of Africa Boresha-Nabad Programme.

Rather than classroom-based training, mentors work directly at business locations, providing practical, real-time support to strengthen financial management, business planning, loan readiness, market access, financial institution linkages, and overall enterprise growth.

This approach reflects a deliberate shift from “train and leave” to continuous, walk-with-you mentorship, designed to build lasting business resilience in vulnerable, climate-affected borderland communities.

The BORESHA-NABAD Programme is implemented by a consortium led by the Danish Refugee Council, with RACIDA as a consortium partner. This specific BDS Mentorship & Coaching component is delivered by Shaqodoon under RACIDA’s partnership framework. European Union

19/03/2026

Eid Mubarak! From all of us at Shaqodoon Organization, we wish you and your loved ones a joyful and blessed Eid Al Fitr. May this day bring peace to your hearts, strength to your families, and hope to our communities. Taqabbal Allahu minna wa minkum. عيد مبارك! 🌙✨

09/03/2026

The Board of Directors of Shaqodoon - Kenya convened in Nairobi for a strategic board meeting and Iftar at Maa hotel & suites.

A meaningful moment to strengthen governance, align on priorities, and reaffirm our commitment to advancing sustainable, community-driven development across our areas of operation. 🤝