ANPPCAN-Somalia

06/06/2025

06/05/2025

🌍 ANPPCAN Somalia at the Regional ECD Forum in Nairobi! 🇸🇴🇰🇪

Omar, our Programs Manager, is proudly representing ANPPCAN Somalia and Somali CSOs at the Regional Early Childhood Development (ECD) Forum held at DoubleTree by Hilton, Kilimani, Nairobi.

The forum brings together key stakeholders from across the East African Community—including Burundi, DRC, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Somalia, Tanzania, and Uganda—to strengthen early childhood education in the region.

This important gathering is organized by the Africa Early Childhood Network (AFECN) with support from UNICEF’s East and Southern Africa Regional Office.

08/03/2025

On International Women’s Day 2025, ANPPCAN-SOM proudly hosted the event “For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment” in Jubaland State, Somalia. Together, we honored the courage, contributions, and potential of women and girls, advocating for their rights, equality, and empowerment.

Thank you to all the inspiring women, community leaders, and partners who joined us in this celebration of progress and unity. Let’s continue working together to create a brighter, more equitable future for all!

25/02/2025

ANPPCAN-SOM proudly held a two-day exhibition event in Hudur, South-West Somalia, on February 24-25, 2025, under the PROSPER-SOCO Project funded by GCERF! This vibrant gathering brought together communities, local leaders, government officials, women’s groups, youth representatives, and religious figures to celebrate progress in peacebuilding, social cohesion, and economic empowerment.
Attendees engaged in dynamic exhibitions showcasing local peace initiatives and livelihood projects, participated in skill-building workshops, and joined dialogues on conflict resolution and countering radicalization. The event highlighted the power of collaboration between civil society, government, and vulnerable groups to foster reconciliation and resilience in liberated communities.
A special thank you to everyone who contributed to this milestone - your dedication is paving the way for a united, peaceful Somalia!

12/02/2025

Our hearts swell with pride as we celebrate 30 incredible graduates who have completed vocational training in Sewing, Solar Energy Repair, and Plumbing under the PROSPER-SOCO project! 🎓
On February 11, 2025, Somali Youth Vision (SYV), in collaboration with ANPPCAN-SOM and funded by GCERF, hosted a vibrant graduation ceremony honoring these resilient young individuals. These skills aren’t just tools—they’re keys to opportunity, bridges to peace, and foundations for a stronger Somalia.

Each stitch sewn, every solar panel fixed, and each pipe repaired symbolizes hope for their futures and the healing of communities. 💪🌍 Together, we’re breaking cycles of vulnerability and building pathways to prosperity.

To our graduates: You are the architects of change. Your courage inspires us all! 🕊️
To our partners: Thank you for turning vision into action.


Somali Youth Vision SYV Global Community Engagement and Resilience Fund

30/01/2025

Our annual review meeting for the GCERF project in Baidoa on January 30th, 2025, was a great success! The PROSPER-SOCO project focuses on empowering vulnerable individuals, promoting social cohesion, and supporting reconciliation processes in Baidoa and Hudur districts. With the collaboration of peace committees, religious leaders, community leaders, and local authorities, we are making significant strides towards sustainable peace and stability. Thank you to all our partners and stakeholders for your unwavering support.

28/01/2025

Empowering civil society organizations (CSOs) is at the heart of our mission at ANPPCAN-SOM. We are dedicated to equipping CSOs with the skills and resources needed to champion child protection and child rights governance. Through comprehensive training and mentorship programs, we aim to foster collaborative learning environments and promote evidence-based practices by collaborating with government at all levels, we aim to develop inclusive and responsive governance systems. Together, we can create a more cohesive and resilient society.

23/01/2025

📖 Education is a powerful tool for change, and at ANPPCAN-SOM, we are dedicated to making it accessible to all. Our focus continues to be on addressing the social and cultural barriers that prevent women and girls from accessing education. By promoting safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environments, we aim to empower the most vulnerable and marginalized children. Join us in our mission to provide quality education and skill development programs for a brighter future.

21/01/2025

At ANPPCAN-SOM, we are dedicated to alleviating poverty and building resilient communities in Somalia. By empowering women and youth through small-scale entrepreneurship and employment initiatives, we aim to create sustainable livelihoods and reduce vulnerability to shocks.

"Empowerment of the most vulnerable members of our society is within the core values of ANPPCAN-SOM. Between June 29th and 30th, 2024, we held Social and Economic Empowerment Training Workshops in both Baidoa and Hudur towns, targeting 60 to 120 small-scale businesswomen and persons with disabilities. The purpose of this intervention was to enhance their business capacity and offer them a financial support of $200 each as a grant."

Our workshops aimed to improve customer satisfaction, enhance business management knowledge, foster teamwork, ensure accurate data entry, and provide financial support. We extend our sincerest gratitude to all participants and sponsors who made this initiative possible. Together, we are building a better, more inclusive future.

16/01/2025

Access to clean water and proper sanitation is a fundamental right. ANPPCAN-SOM is committed to scaling up our WASH initiatives to improve water, sanitation, and hygiene conditions in Somalia. With community-led total sanitation approaches, awareness campaigns, and the installation of child-friendly and gender-sensitive WASH facilities, we aim to prevent water-related diseases and improve overall health. We work with partners too to ensure every community has access to safe water and sanitation.

13/01/2025

Empowering women and girls is at the core of our mission at ANPPCAN-SOM. In 2025, we are committed to continue advancing Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) for youth and adolescent girls in Somalia. By addressing gender-based violence and promoting gender equality through targeted policies and survivor support services, we strive to create a safe and empowering environment. Join us in our journey to uplift and protect the women and girls of Somalia.