Somali Youth Resilience Committee-SYRC

15/08/2026

Somali Youth Resilience Committee-SYRC is pleased to congratulate all students who successfully passed the national secondary school examinations, with special recognition to the Top 10 highest-achieving students, six of whom are girls.

This remarkable achievement is a powerful reminder of the importance of investing in girls’ education. An educated girl is the foundation of an educated, empowered, and progressive society.

We celebrate the dedication, perseverance, and success of all students and commend them for their outstanding achievements. We also extend our appreciation to their parents, teachers, and communities for supporting them throughout their educational journey.

Congratulations to all the students on this well-deserved success!

03/08/2026

World Breastfeeding Week!

This World Breastfeeding Week, 1–7 August, we celebrate the vital role of breastfeeding in giving every child the healthiest start in life.

Breastfeeding provides complete nutrition, strengthens immunity, supports healthy growth and development, and creates a strong bond between mother and child. It also contributes to improved maternal health and helps build healthier communities.

Let us work together to support, protect, and promote breastfeeding by ensuring that every mother receives the care, encouragement, and enabling environment she needs to breastfeed successfully.

Together, let's invest in breastfeeding for a healthier future for all.

24/07/2026

The Federal Government of Somalia's Council of Ministers officially approved the African Youth Charter, a landmark framework that is vital for promoting youth employment, empowerment, and leadership in our country.

This approval means the following for Somali youth:

Employment Opportunities: Expanding access to development projects and strengthening support for youth entrepreneurship and innovation.

Leadership Participation: Enabling young people to play a leading role in political decision-making and nation-building.

Continental Integration: Giving Somali youth greater access to African Union (AU) scholarships, educational opportunities, and knowledge- and experience-sharing platforms.

The progress of our youth is the progress of our nation. Efforts to build a brighter future for Somalia's young people will continue.

UN Youth Affairs
UN Women
Qatar Charity Somalia
IOM Somalia
Europe Peace Foundation
African Union Youth Program
UK in Somalia

15/07/2026

"Skills are the bridge between potential and purpose. When we equip young people with knowledge, innovation, and opportunity, we don't just prepare them for tomorrow, we empower them to shape" Says Abdirashid Nur

15/07/2026

15 July 2026, World Youth Skills Day, Today, We celebrate the power of youth, learning, and opportunity.

"Skills are the bridge between dreams and achievement. Every young person empowered with the right skills has the potential to transform their future and community."

Let's invest in youth, nurture talent, and create opportunities that inspire innovation, resilience, and sustainable development.

Happy World Youth Skills Day!



UN Youth Affairs
UK in Somalia
UN Women
European Union in Somalia
Qatar Charity Somalia

11/07/2026

01/07/2026

President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, H.E. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, celebrates with hundreds of Somali youth on 1 July, Somalia's National Independence Day in Mogadishu.

28/06/2026

Together We prevent violence against women and girls.

23/06/2026

Strengthening Protection for Women in IDP Camps in Mogadishu ourskirts.

At outskirts of Mogadishu, Internally displaced women face heightened risks, including insecurity, limited access to protection services, and lack of awareness of their rights. Addressing these challenges remains critical to ensuring their safety and dignity.

Through targeted community engagement interventions, the Somali Youth Resilience Committee-SYRC has been actively supporting women in IDP camps by providing protection services, awareness, and psychosocial support. These efforts aim to empower women with knowledge, strengthen community-based protection mechanisms, and improve access to essential services.

“We provide any assistance necessary to protect the women in IDP camps in the outskirts of Mogadishu,” says Maryan, SYRC Community Engagement Officer.

As part of the intervention, SYRC teams conducted regular outreach visits, facilitating awareness sessions on women’s rights, safety practices, and available support services. Safe spaces were established to enable women to share concerns, access guidance, and receive psychosocial support in a secure environment.

As a result, women in the targeted camps reported increased awareness of protection risks and available services, as well as improved confidence in seeking support. Community leaders were also engaged to promote protective practices and strengthen local response systems.

“We now feel safer and more informed. We know where to go and who to talk to when we need help.” Says Amina, a displaced mother of four.

This intervention indicates how community-based engagement can effectively enhance protection outcomes for vulnerable populations. Continued support will enable SYRC to scale up these efforts and reach more women in need across displacement-affected communities.

This initiative ensures the importance of sustained investment in community-driven approaches to protect and empower vulnerable women in humanitarian settings.

IOM Somalia
UK in Somalia
UN Youth Affairs
UNICEF Somalia
UN Women

23/06/2026