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…
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 the dynamic landscape of Somalia, Y-PEER stands as a beacon of hope, driving change and fostering development through a multitude of impactful projects. With a focus on youth and women, Y-PEER Somalia has established itself as a pivotal force…