Somali Peace and Skill Development Organization

07/10/2026

This message from our CEO, Amb Galan, underscores the core mandate of our operations in driving sustainable peace and security frameworks across the region

06/10/2026

Garowe, Puntland Somalia. On Monday, October 5, 2026- Somali Peace and Skill Development Organization is honored to participate in the development and drafting of the Occasional Health and Safety Manual, aimed at enhancing the Educational outcomes of technical schools in somalia. In collaboration with MCG Associates, We shall ensure that this Manual is distributed to all the relevant Institutions and stakeholders. Finally, we express our sincere gratitude to the administration, faculty and students of the technical schools for their warm hospitality during our recent field Visits.

19/09/2026

Bridging Peace and Livelihoods: How One Somali Organization is Transforming Coastal Communities!

Garowe, Somalia.The Somali Peace and Skills Development Organization, under the leadership of the Founder and Executive Director, is driving a critical shift in regional stability by tackling the root economic causes of conflict and piracy. By bridging the gap between peace building and vocational training, the organization delivers high- impact interventions, where they needed most. Through specialized conflict resolution workshops and targeted public awareness campaigns, the organization equips local communities with the mediation tools necessary to resolve disputes peacefully, laying a durable foundation for long term social cohesion and grassroots stabilization.

True and last peace cannot be built on words alone; it requires economic security and practical skills " said by Galan, the Founder and Executive Director of the organization. "By equipping our youth with modern vocational skills whether in maritime fishing along the Gulf of Aden or mediation techniques in our communities we are giving them a stake in a peaceful future.

The establishment of our new Peace Center will allow us to scale these efforts and ensure no vulnerable young
person is left behind. Recognizing that lasting peace is impossible without economic security, the organization’s mandate extends directly to Somalia's
strategic coastlines along the Gulf of Aden.

By training vulnerable youth in modern fishing techniques and supplying them with essential gear, the initiative creates viable, sustainable livelihoods that
actively deter recruitment into piracy.

This vital coastal outreach, combined with dedicated support programs for youth internally displaced from the Calmiskaad region, provides a crucial alternative to crime and exploitation. The upcoming establishment of the
organization's permanent Peace Center will further solidify these efforts, serving as a centralized operational hub to scale these life changing programs and protect both land and maritime security.

The End.

19/09/2026

15/09/2026

The Somali Peace and Skills Development Organization (SPSD) is honored to share that we successfully inaugurated the Somalia Chapter of World BEYOND War months ago. We highly appreciate World BEYOND War for their outstanding cooperation in this milestone!!

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On May 23, 2026, peace advocates and youth representatives gathered in Puntland, Somalia, for the official launch of the new World BEYOND War Puntland Somalia chapter.

13/09/2026

Executive Profile & Background.

Who is the Founder and CEO of the Somali Peace and Skills Development?

Ahmed Yousuf Galan (Amb Galan) was born in the coastal city of Berbera in the late 1980s. Amidst the onset of the Somali civil war, he and his family relocated to the Bari Region, their
ancestral homeland.Amb. Galan completed his secondary education at Bosaso Public Secondary School in 2003 before relocating to Pakistan for advanced academic pursuits. In 2008, he earned a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in
International Relations from Preston University (Islamabad Campus, 2006–2008 cohort). Demonstrating a continuous commitment to professional development, he subsequently earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration from Bosaso University (Garowe Campus, 2020–2023 cohort).

Professional Experience & Institutional Leadership.

Returning to Somalia in 2010, Amb. Galan commenced his career as the Bari and Sanaag Regional Coordinator for the Puntland Agency for Social Welfare.

His early international exposure includes a six-month internship at the headquarters of the World Health Organization (WHO) in Islamabad.

• International Organization for Migration (IOM) (2015): Transitioned to IOM as an Operations Assistant for the Yemen Returnees Response Program, delivering critical humanitarian logistics over a two-year tenure.

• MCG Associate Limited(2017–Present): Appointed as the Puntland Representative for the Nairobi- and Mogadishu-based consultancy firm,
a strategic advisory role maintained through 2026.

• Somali Peace and Skills Development Organization (2018–Present): Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), steering grassroots stabilization and community resilience initiatives.

Diplomatic Representation & Global Recognition.

Amb. Galan’s distinguished contributions to regional development have earned him prominent international representation:

• Next Einstein Forum (2015–2018): Selected as one of 54 premier
researchers representing the 54 nations of the African continent.

• World Literacy Foundation: Ambassadorial delegate promoting
educational advancement and literacy.

• Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP): Formally designated as a Certified Peace Ambassador by the Australia-based institute.

Through his leadership, the Somali Peace and Skills Development Organization executes rigorous counter-radicalization and anti-piracy campaigns. Key milestones include providing comprehensive fisheries vocational training and equipment to over 300 coastal youths in Puntland, alongside delivering peace education and conflict-resolution workshops to more than 3,000 community members and students.

Strategic Imperative & Contemporary Context.

Amidst a renewed resurgence of maritime security challenges in 2026, the organization has intensified its community-level interventions. By deploying direct outreach strategies to families and at-risk youth, the initiative provides sustainable socioeconomic alternatives to maritime crime. This mission remains of profound geopolitical significance, safeguarding the Gulf of Aden a vital global maritime chokepoint through which 20% of international commercial shipping transits.

Founder and CEO, Somali Peace and Skills Development Organization
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06/07/2026

Socio-Economic Resilience is Key to Maritime Security in Puntland.

We are proud to share our latest Field Assessment Report:"Socio-Economic Vulnerabilities and Illicit Recruitment Risks Among Coastal Youth in Bari Region.

Our team on the ground in Bosaso and nearby coastal corridors interviewed 45 youth and 12 key community leaders. The data reveals a critical reality: over 78% of surveyed coastal youth lack a reliable
income, leaving them exposed to predatory financial lures from maritime criminal rings. True ocean security does not start at sea; it begins on the shore by empowering youth with market-driven vocational skills (TVET) and modern toolkits.

📂 Read our full brief and recommendations here:

02/07/2026

Neutralizing the Piracy Pipeline.

The security of the Bab-el-Mandeb and the Gulf of Aden cannot be won purely at sea. True, lasting maritime security requires resilient coastal communities that actively reject illicit activities. SPSDO provides a proven, cost-effective framework that transforms potential maritime threats into peaceful, productive local leaders. Partnering with SPSDO is a strategic necessity for any stakeholder committed to a secure, stable, and open Horn of Africa

17/05/2026

Ururka Nabadda &Xirfaddaha Soomaaliyeed.

12/01/2026

QANDALA INITIATIVE TACKLES ROOT COUSES OF PIRACY THROUGH YOUTH
VOCATIONAL TRAINING.

Qandala, Bari Region –The Somali Peace and skills DevelopmentOrganization (SPSDO) has successfully concluded a three days landmark training program Jan 7 to 10, 2026, for 40 youth in the Qandala district, aimed specifically at preventing maritime crime and radicalization.

The program recognizes that unemployment is the primary driver for youth involvement in piracy and extremist activities. By equipping this cohort with modern fishing equipment and deep-sea navigational skills, the initiative provides a profitable and legal alternative to the dangers of the illicit economy.

Our goal is to make the youth of Qandala the Protectors of their own waters” A young man with a career and future is a man who cannot be recruited into violence!