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We are a community-centered social enterprise focusing on education, development, and policy advocacy to create a lasting impact in Somalia

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Empowering Communities

Rays Initiative is a community-centered social enterprise that empowers communities in Somalia towards sustainable development. Our work focuses on capacity development, development monitoring, and policy advocacy. Through these core areas, we aim to enhance educational opportunities, equip individuals with essential skills, and advocate for evidence-based policies to build a more equitable and prosperous society.

our approach

At Rays Initiative, we envision a self-reliant and resilient Somalia where its people are able to drive positive change and sustainable development through advocacy, community participation, and development monitoring. We believe that by establishing strong partnerships and collaborations with local communities, conducting community needs assessments, and empowering communities to actively participate in sustainable development initiatives, we can promote community-led solutions and initiatives that will lead to lasting change. Join us in shaping a brighter future for Somalia.

Our Mission

Rays Initiative’s mission is to empower communities in Somalia through capacity building, development monitoring, and policy advocacy, thereby contributing to the attainment of national development goals.

What We Do.

Through our core areas of work, Rays Initiative drives sustainable development and empowers communities in Somalia. We focus on education, capacity development, and policy advocacy to create lasting impact. By enhancing educational opportunities, equipping individuals with essential skills, and advocating for evidence-based policies, we strive to build a more equitable and prosperous society.

Core Areas of Work

Our core work areas revolve around capacity development, development monitoring and community engagement. We empower communities, drive sustainable development, and shape policies for a brighter future in Somalia.

Capacity Development

  • Providing training, workshops, and mentorship programs to empower young people.
  • Focusing on areas such as entrepreneurship, leadership development, and digital literacy
  • Equipping individuals with the necessary skills and knowledge for personal and professional growth.
  • Facilitating networking and collaboration opportunities for capacity building.
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Development Monitoring

 

  • Providing regular reports and updates on development progress to stakeholders and the public.
  • Conducting research, data collection, and analysis on key societal issues.
  • Monitoring and evaluating development progress in Somalia.
  • Advocating for policy changes and reforms that support sustainable development.
  • Influencing decision-makers and policymakers through evidence-based advocacy.
  • Providing regular reports and updates on development progress to stakeholders and the public.
  • Conducting research, data collection, and analysis on key societal issues.
  • Monitoring and evaluating development progress in Somalia.
  • Advocating for policy changes and reforms that support sustainable development.
  • Influencing decision-makers and policymakers through evidence-based advocacy.

Community Engagement

  • Establishing strong partnerships and collaborations with local communities.
  • Conducting community needs assessments and engaging in participatory decision-making processes.
  • Empowering communities to actively participate in sustainable development initiatives.
  • Promoting community-led solutions and initiatives.
  • Supporting community-based organizations and grassroots movements.
  • Facilitating dialogue and collaboration between government entities, civil society organizations, and community members.
  • Disseminating information, research findings, and policy recommendations to inform and empower the public.
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Global Shapers Impact Workshop: Scaling Local Solutions. Speakers Katie HOEFLINGER, Natalie PIERCE
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We are a community-centered social enterprise focusing on education, development, and policy advocacy to create a lasting impact in Somalia

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