GAVO

21/05/2026

The General Assistance and Volunteers Organization (GAVO) conducted a mental health and human rights training for elders and religious leaders in Hargeisa. The training aimed to strengthen community awareness on mental health, promote human rights, and encourage the important role of elders and religious leaders in supporting social well-being and peaceful communities.

Thanks to the GAVO team, PSR Lääkärin sosiaalinen vastuu ry - LSV , and the Ministry of Health for their support. Together, we are helping people to help themselves.

15/05/2026

The General Assistance and Volunteers Organization (GAVO) successfully organized and conducted two-day SRHR workshops in the each districts of Ainaba and Odweyne with community members from both areas.
Thank the GAVO team for their dedication and hard work in supporting community awareness and development.

We also extend our sincere appreciation to the Ministry of Health and FOKUS/SWSA for their valuable support.

Together, we help people to help themselves.

27/03/2026

In remote areas, the journey continues after distribution. Families carry food home using donkeys and wheelbarrows — a true sign of resilience and strength. Proud to stand with them. 💛

A big thank you to World Food Programme for the support that makes this possible. Together, we keep going. 💛

27/03/2026

These have been challenging days, with long hours, no rest, but the GAVO team showed up.

Beneficiaries hoping to receive something to bring home. Every bag of food we shared represents more than just relief; it embodies hope and dignity.

A big thank you to World Food Programme for the support that makes this possible. Together, we keep going. 💛

27/03/2026

26/03/2026

Throwback! GAVO TVET Center in Hargeisa distributed clothing donations to villages in the Sabawanaag and Adaadley districts, supporting local communities and promoting social welfare initiatives.

11/12/2025

We are incredibly proud to join the Ministry of labour, Social Affairs, and Family and our dedicated partners at the closing ceremony for the campaign in Hargeisa.
​The theme UNiTE to End Digital Violence Against All Women & Girls in Somaliland is critical. Digital safety is a fundamental right, and tackling online GBV is essential for securing women's participation and well-being in the 21st century.
​Thank you to the Ministry for its leadership and commitment. We stand in unity with all the organizations present, carrying the spirit of collaboration forward to ensure a safer future for every woman and girl, both online and off.
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30/10/2025

“Xirfaddayda ayaan kaga kalsoonahay Master-ta iyo Degree-ga labadaba,” ayay tidhi Hibaaq, oo ah ardayad h**e uga qalin-jabisay Xarunta Tababarka ee GAVO, una timid maanta si ay uga qeyb gasho munaasabadda qalin-jabinta.

30/10/2025

Ardaydii ka qalin-jabisay Xarunta Xirfadaha ee GAVO ayaa helay maalgelin maaliyadeed oo ay ku bilaabi doonaan ganacsiyo yaryar, taasoo fursad u siinaysa in ay noloshooda iyo bulshada ay la nool yihiin horumar ka sameeyaan.

Mahad ballaadhan ayaan u diraynaa our Partner FCA, oo taageeradan qiimaha leh u fidisay dhalinyarada si ay u noqdaan ganacsato mustaqbal leh iyo hormuudka koboca dhaqaalaha bulshada.

30/10/2025

Sharaf weyn ayey noo ahayd maanta in tiro arday ah ay ka qalin-jabiso Xarunta Xirfadaha ee GAVO. Waxaan si gaar ah ugu mahadcelineynaa FCA oo naga taageertay hirgelinta iyo guusha barnaamijkan waxbarasho.

19/10/2025

We are actively engaged this October in the relief in-kind food distribution, ensuring that vulnerable communities receive essential food assistance through the Scope system. We extend our heartfelt appreciation to the World Food Programme (WFP) for their continued partnership and support in making this vital humanitarian response possible.