Born in 2004, Rayan Yusuf Yahye, a young girl from Mogadishu, has faced more challenges in her young life than many do in a lifetime. Her story is one of resilience, determination, and the transformative power of community support. Rayan’s…
Abdirizak Hassan Dibad, a 30-year-old from the Afgoye district in the Lower Shabelle region, has experienced a life marked by hardship and relentless determination. His journey is one of transformation, made possible by the Somali Youth Employment Project (SOYEP), funded…
Y-PEER Somalia has undertaken a pivotal study to assess and enhance the acceptance and uptake of pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV) and rotavirus vaccine among Somali communities. The Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (KAP) baseline survey, conducted in April 2024, provides a…
In a recent survey conducted by Y-Peer Somalia, a national NGO, key findings have emerged that highlight both the strengths and challenges in vaccine acceptance and coverage within Somali communities. These insights are crucial for shaping future interventions and improving…
Omar Abdullahi Musse’s journey was one of resilience in the face of unimaginable hardship. Born and raised in Afgoye district, the 21-year-old had seen his world shattered when his father tragically lost his life in an explosion in Mogadishu back…
Y-PEER SOMALIA’s goal is to significantly reduce and ultimately end violence against children in Somalia through targeted interventions, advocacy, and community engagement. Y-PEER SOMALIA aims to: Read the full strategy for Ending Violence Against Children
Y-PEER Somalia, a leading national NGO headquartered in Garowe, Somalia, presents its Annual Report for the year 2023, outlining its impactful endeavors in fostering socio-economic empowerment and protection of children and women of Somalia, including initiatives targeting sexual and reproductive…
Canadian novelist and scholar Margaret Laurence, who originally coined the term “Nation of Poets” to describe the Somali people, she could not have been far from the truth. The cultural week held in the week ending 13th July 2023 provide…
Y-PEER conducted awarness raising session at Tilmame Youth Center in Garowe for university students to promote readership among the Somali youth and university students in particular. Y-PEER manages 8 youth centers across Somalia and all youth centers have libraries, computer…