Celebrating International Women’s Day: Empowering Lives Through Opportunity With funding from Irish Aid and the support of IRC - International Rescue Committee , SSWC has empowered women and girls through livelihood training and financial literacy, enabling them to become successful entrepreneurs.

Empowering Women, Accelerating Change: A Powerful International Women’s Day at SSWC’s Hawo-Tako Centre! Today, the Hawo-Tako Centre in Mogadishu buzzed with energy as SSWC proudly hosted an inspiring celebration of International Women’s Day. IRC - International Rescue Committee Irish Aid

SSWC successfully carried out a follow-up assessment on the Women Network Trainings on Leadership in Kismayo. The Women Network Umbrella, which we helped establish last year, showcased how they have applied their advocacy skills while we assessed the existing gaps.FCA Somalia

SSWC proudly conducted a one-day assessment on supporting documentation of good practices & dissemination to duty bearers on gender mainstreaming and the 30% quota in Kismayo. The event was facilitated by the Ministry of Women, Family Affairs, and Human Rights, Jubbaland, State

SSWC conducted a 3-day training for clan elders & women in Wajid district, Southwest State, focusing on the promotion of the 30% women’s quota. The training aimed to build support and advocacy efforts ahead of the upcoming council reformation process FCA Somalia Sida

Save Somali Women and Children (SSWC)has successfully kicked off a 4-day hygiene kits distribution campaign across IDP camps in Kahda and Daynille Districts.

Empowering Lives Through Literacy and Numeracy in Baidoa. We’re thrilled to share that a 2-month Literacy and Numeracy Training for 20 participants (10 men and 10 women) from IDP camps in Baidoa has successfully entered its 5th week. Special appreciation to #USAID and #CRS

Strengthening Women’s Leadership SSWC proudly participated in the 5-day Project Implementation Plan (PIP) Workshop in Hargeisa, organized by Plan International Somalia/Somaliland and attended by other partners. The workshop focused on advancing the Renewed Women's Voices and Leadership (RWVL)

We are proud to highlight the inspiring journey of 75 women & girls in Mogadishu mastering Pastry , Henna Art , and Tie-Dye. Through our 3-month Livelihoods Training Program under the #SOMJR 2024–2026 Project, they are gaining hands-on skills. Oxfam Somali

SSWC led a community dialogue in Adado, bringing together community stakeholders, security officials, local administration, CPAOR, and CSOs to strengthen collective efforts in eradicating Gender-Based Violence (GBV). IRC - International Rescue Committee Save the Children UK

Under the #SOMJR Project, SSWC held a graduation in Mogadishu for 75 women & girls trained in Pastry, Henna Art & Tie-Dye. Each received a certificate & $120 startup capital. Empowering IDPs for a better future. Thanks to #DRA & Oxfam Somali #WomenEmpowerment #SSWC

Under the #SOMJR Project, SSWC held a graduation in Mogadishu for 75 women & girls trained in Pastry, Henna Art & Tie-Dye. Each received a certificate & $120 startup capital. Empowering IDPs for a better future. Thanks to #DRA & Oxfam Somali #WomenEmpowerment #SSWC

Empowering Change, Promoting Equality Today, #SSWC held a Closure Meeting for 20 men and 20 women from 16 IDP camps in Baidoa who successfully completed 16 and 8 weeks of transformative training under the #KAAFISplus Project.

We’re proud to complete a 3-day #GBV training in #Barawe under the #KAAFIAplus2 Project — uniting champions, volunteers & leaders to strengthen understanding of GBV, PSEAH & Do No Harm. Thanks to #USAID & #CRS for supporting safer, more inclusive communities. #SSWC #Protection

Empowering Change, Promoting Equality #SSWC held a closure meeting for 20 men & 20 women from 12 IDP camps in Kahda & Daynille, completing transformative training under #KAAFIAplus. Thanks to #USAID & #CRS for supporting efforts to end GBV & promote safer, equal communities.

Empowering Women and Girls. The ongoing skills training in Cadado & Cabudwak marks 4 months of progress—uplifting women & girls toward self-reliance, dignity & economic independence. With support from #UNICEF, #SSWC continues to champion gender equality. UNICEF Somalia

We successfully completed a community dialogue on #GBV prevention & emerging trends in Barawe under the #KAAFIAPLUS2 Project. Community & religious leaders, GBV champions & volunteers joined forces to strengthen protection & promote positive social norms. Thanks #USAID & #CRS

At #AidEx2025 in Geneva, our Deputy Ex. Director joined a panel moderated by IFRC’s Nena Stoiljkovic with colleagues from Norad, the Grand Bargain, and Impact Fund Denmark. The discussion focused on donor strategies to unlock capital for innovative humanitarian financing.

#SSWC, in partnership with #AAIS and with support from the #Start Network, has trained and mobilized youth volunteers in Beledweyne, Bulobarde & Jowhar to protect riverine communities from anticipated flood risks. Empowered youth, safer communities! #FloodPreparedness

SSWC hosted a high-level #IRC Regional delegation at Hawa-Tako1 Centre in Mogadishu. Our discussion focused on the Irish Aid Partnership & ongoing WPE Programming. Together with IRC - International Rescue Committee , we’re driving stronger community impact. #IrishAid #WPE #SSWC #IRC #Somalia