SOYAN

SOYAN Somali Youth Led organisation

We are proud to celebrate our Executive Director, Ismail Mohamed for being featured in a New Vision article highlightin...
19/06/2026

We are proud to celebrate our Executive Director, Ismail Mohamed for being featured in a New Vision article highlighting the positive impact that refugees are making in transforming communities through innovation, leadership, and resilience.

This recognition reflects not only his dedication and leadership but also the collective efforts of the SOYAN team, our partners, volunteers, and the communities we serve.

As a refugee-led organization, SOYAN Initiative remains committed to empowering refugees and host communities through education, livelihoods, protection, youth empowerment, and community development programs. We believe that when given opportunities, refugees can become leaders, innovators, and agents of positive change.

We thank New Vision for amplifying refugee voices and showcasing the contributions of refugee-led initiatives across Uganda.

Read the full story here: https://www.newvision.co.ug/category/news/refugees-change-communities-one-project-at-a-NV_235837_062026

We are excited to announce that the newly updated SOYAN website is now live!The website has been redesigned to better sh...
12/06/2026

We are excited to announce that the newly updated SOYAN website is now live!

The website has been redesigned to better showcase our mission, programs, impact, and opportunities for partnership and collaboration. It will serve as a platform for sharing our work, engaging with stakeholders, and amplifying the voices of refugee and host community youth.

We extend our sincere gratitude to the Global Whole Being Fund for their generous support through the Organizational Development Grant, which made the development and hosting of this website possible. Their investment has strengthened SOYAN's institutional capacity and enhanced our ability to connect with partners, supporters, and communities we serve.

🌐 Website: https://soyaninitiative.org

We invite you to visit the website, learn more about our work, and share it with your networks.

Thank you to everyone who continues to support our journey toward empowering youth and building stronger communities.

#𝐎𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐒𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐒𝐨𝐧𝐚π₯πƒπžπ―πžπ₯𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭

the representative of SOYAN proudly marks the successful completion of the Regional Youth Training on Negotiation and In...
01/05/2026

the representative of SOYAN proudly marks the successful completion of the Regional Youth Training on Negotiation and Intercultural Communication, represented by our delegate in Nairobi.

Over three days at IPSTC, Karen, our representative joined 24 young peacebuilders from across the Horn of Africa to strengthen practical skills in negotiation and cross-cultural dialogue, while building meaningful regional connections.

We extend our sincere appreciation to International Centre for Peace, Human Rights and Development - IPHRD Africa and the Clingendael Institute for providing this valuable capacity-building opportunity and for creating a platform that brings youth voices to the forefront of peacebuilding efforts.

SOYAN INITIATIVE remains committed to investing in youth leadership as a driver of peace, inclusion, and long-term stability in the region.

International Centre for Peace, Human Rights and Development - IPHRD Africa





SOYAN INITIATIVE celebrates our Co-Director Abdullahi Mohamed Abdi on his selection for the Regional Youth Training on ...
27/04/2026

SOYAN INITIATIVE celebrates our Co-Director Abdullahi Mohamed Abdi on his selection for the Regional Youth Training on Negotiation and Intercultural Communication in Nairobi (27–29 April 2026).

Organized by International Centre for Peace, Human Rights and Development - IPHRD Africa with support from the Clingendael institute, this program brings together 24 young peacebuilders from across the Horn of Africa at IPSTC, Karen.

We are committed to investing in youth leadership for peace and development. Abdullahi's participation is a step forward in that mission.

Congratulations, Abdullahi!

International Centre for Peace, Human Rights and Development - IPHRD Africa

SOYAN INITIATIVE has successfully completed a two-day staff capacity building training in Finance and Procurement System...
20/04/2026

SOYAN INITIATIVE has successfully completed a two-day staff capacity building training in Finance and Procurement Systems, held from Saturday 31st January to Sunday 1st February.

The training was professionally facilitated by Amatu Consult, focusing on strengthening our team’s knowledge and practical skills in financial management, procurement procedures, accountability, and compliance. This has significantly enhanced our internal systems and operational efficiency.

We sincerely appreciate the generous support of our donor, the Global Whole Being Fund, whose continued investment in organizational development is enabling SOYAN INITIATIVE to build strong, transparent, and sustainable systems.

This training marks an important step in strengthening our institutional capacity and ensuring responsible management of resources as we continue serving refugees and host community youth.

Today marked a productive milestone for the SOYAN team as we successfully completed Session One of our Organizational De...
18/04/2026

Today marked a productive milestone for the SOYAN team as we successfully completed Session One of our Organizational Development and Capacity Building training.

This session focused on strengthening our internal systems, leadership structures, and strategic direction laying a strong foundation for sustainable growth and improved service delivery to refugee and host community youth.

We extend our sincere appreciation to our donor, the Global Whole Being Fund, whose generous support is making this transformation possible. Their commitment to empowering refugee-led organizations is truly enabling us to build stronger, more resilient structures for long-term impact.

Grateful to the entire team for their dedication and engagement throughout the session. We move forward with renewed purpose and clarity.



Our Co-Director participated in the Civic Engagement Training for Youth Leaders, organized by Faraja Africa Foundation T...
18/04/2026

Our Co-Director participated in the Civic Engagement Training for Youth Leaders, organized by Faraja Africa Foundation

This impactful training empowered young leaders to actively engage in shaping Uganda’s future through civic education, leadership, and advocacy. At SOYAN INITIATIVE, we believe that when youth are informed, engaged, and equipped they become powerful agents of change in their communities.



We had the honor of engaging in an insightful conversation with Senior Mawa, whose vast knowledge and experience in orga...
18/04/2026

We had the honor of engaging in an insightful conversation with Senior Mawa, whose vast knowledge and experience in organizational development provided us with valuable guidance. His reflections reminded us of the importance of strong systems, accountability, and vision in shaping impactful organizations.

Through our collaboration with Amatu Consult Ltd., and with the generous support of the Global Whole Being Fund, SOYAN is taking important steps to strengthen its institutional capacity. This process is not just about internal growth, it is about building a sustainable platform where refugee and host community youth can thrive, lead, and transform their communities.

At SOYAN, we believe that effective organizational development is the backbone of lasting impact. With stronger structures, clearer strategies, and empowered leadership, we are better positioned to advance our mission: To provide capacity development services to refugee youth and their host communities to unlock their potential for social cohension and inclusive development through integrated programmes.

We are deeply grateful for this partnership and look forward to translating these lessons into real change for the communities we serve.



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