Kampala – Being a person with a disability in Somalia is not easy. Years of war and civil strife have meant that the country’s social services are still rebuilding, with the Somali authorities and civil society groups at the…

Mogadishu – Somali journalists have a tough job. Their work is fundamental for sustainable development, human rights protection and democratic consolidation, but it can be a dangerous and sometimes deadly profession…

Baidoa – The Baidoa Youth Hub is located at the end of Wakaladda Biyaha Street in the heart of Baidoa. At its main entrance, there is a constant stream of young Somalis passing through. Their easygoing energy and smiles match…

Garowe – As Somalia continues rebuilding after decades of war, political strife and humanitarian crises, its needs are many. These needs extend into the country’s health sector, which falls far below the minimum global…

Mogadishu – Seven-year-old boys can have a wide range of interests. For some, the mechanical world of cars and trains appeals. For others, it is the rugged world of adventure and swashbuckling derring-do. For Omar Ali Hassan…

Mogadishu – Among the many challenges that Somalia is grappling with on its path to peace and stability is climate change. Climate shocks have greatly impacted Somalia as it deals with other challenges on the security and…

Baidoa – For a long time, the voice of Maryan Zeylac was one of the few women’s voices heard by the listeners of the main, privately-owned radio station in Somalia’s South West State. “I was the sole female journalist at…

Kismayo – As Somalia rebuilds after decades of conflict and strife, many Somalis have stepped up to help their countrymen and women across various areas. One of these people is Fatuma Ali Aden. The 42-year-old Ms. Aden is a…

Mogadishu – At just 37 years of age, Abdullahi Mire has already lived something of a full and remarkable life. He has gone from being a Somali refugee to an internationally-recognised advocate for refugees. It has been a…

Mogadishu – Fardowsa Wehliye loves the sea and swimming in it. “My affinity with the sea is boundless. Living so close to the sea triggered my initial interest. It felt like it was in my DNA,” she says. Her love for the sea…

Hargeisa – Two days a week, before dawn, when the streets of Hargeisa are still empty, and the tea sellers are only just starting to set up their stalls, a solitary figure rushes through the waking city. She wastes no time…

Galkayo – For many children in Somalia, going to school and receiving a good education is still a dream out of their reach. More than three million Somali children are out of school. In many areas across the country, parents…