Y-PEER Somalia

We believe proven health and education needs to be taught using peer to peer approach. Some topics such as those on sex education can easily realize their objectives through peer-to-peer education. Y-PEER undertakes its work guided by evidence-based research and multi-stakeholder engagement.

Health & Nutrition

The right to health is a fundamental human right to guarantee all people live in dignity.

Education

The right to education was established in 1948 by the United Nations, yet millions of children are still denied this right today.

Peace-building

Young people around the world are at a critical juncture as they inherit an array of complex challenges

Protection

Gender equality is a fundamental human right and is essential for advancing development and reducing poverty. Empowered women contribute to the health and productivity of entire families

Climate Justice

We believe that everyone has the right to live on a healthy planet. Y-peer Somalia aims to strengthen the resilience of the poorest and most marginalized people on the frontlines of the climate emergency, particularly women and girls.

Econimc Recovery

Y-peer Somalia and our esteemed partners prepare for and respond rapidly, at scale, to sudden onset natural disasters, protracted and complex crises (as well as shocks within them), and public health emergencies and their secondary impacts.

Our Impacts Since 2009

Adolescents and youth received SRHR

Reusable sanitary pads to adolescent girls

Dignity kits were distributed to displaced women and girls.

out of school youth participated ideation bootcamps

young boys and girls received life skills

in and out school youth received vocational skills

young boys and girls received literacy and numeracy short course

Startups Supported

Events and Forums

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About Us

Y-PEER SOMALIA is non-governmental organization and global network and also an active member of Global Youth Peer Education Network, the organization’s set up was initiated by UNFPA who saw the need for and potential in a youth network. Following training of trainers (TOT) in 2008, UNFPA mobilized 28 representatives of youth organizations country-wide to form the network. That was in 2009, then referred to as Youth Peer Education Network, Puntland (Ypeer), got officially registered with authorities in Puntland as a community based non-government organization. After long period of impactful interventions, the network expanded to other parts of Somalia and changed its name as to Somali Youth Peer Education Network.

Vision

To “A Somalia with Vibrant, Healthy and Knowledgeable Society”

Mission

Y-PEER Somalia empowers youth by enhancing their skills, education, and awareness on livelihoods, health, and the environment, while promoting active participation in decision-making.