SOEYDA Somalia
Youth development, research, and community action.
SOEYDA is a Somali NGO helping young people become future leaders through practical development, research, and inclusive social action.
SOEYDA Somalia
Evidence for better programs and stronger communities.
Explore SOEYDA research, monitoring, learning notes, and field-based insights.
SOEYDA Somalia
Partnerships that turn priorities into practical work.
Work with SOEYDA on youth development, women empowerment, health, climate action, and community resilience.
2020
Established in Mogadishu
32
Districts approved for activity
6
Provinces reached through partners
NGO
Registered non-profit organization
Who We Are
Somali Education and Youth Development Action
SOEYDA is an independent, non-governmental, non-profit social organization based in Mogadishu. It was established by young professionals to promote youth capacity development and create opportunity for Somali communities.
The organization works across research, education, youth development, health, climate and environment, women empowerment, sports, agriculture, and socio-economic advancement.
What We Do
Partner With Us
Focused work for youth and communities.
Youth Capacity Development
Training, mentorship, skills building, sports, and participation that help young people become responsible contributors.
Research and Evidence
Applied research, monitoring, evaluation, and learning that help programs respond to real community needs.
Women and Community Empowerment
Practical work with vulnerable groups, marginalized youth, women, and excluded communities.
Climate, Health, and Livelihoods
Community action around climate change, environment, public health, mental health, agriculture, and livelihoods.
Evidence and Updates
Open Research
Research, news, and activities.
Research
Youth Capacity Development Needs in Mogadishu
A practical assessment of skills, mentorship needs, and youth participation priorities in urban communities.
Research
Women Empowerment and Community Resilience
A case study on women-led participation, community resilience, and inclusive development practice.
Research
Climate Awareness for Youth Action
A perspective on youth participation in climate awareness, environment protection, and community response.
News
Latest public updates.
Follow SOEYDA announcements, stories, and organizational progress.
All News
Community Stories
Community Climate Awareness Campaign Prepared
The campaign will connect youth volunteers with practical climate and environment awareness actions.
Project updates
SMILE Project Holds In-Person Kick-Off Meeting and Co-Creation Workshop in Ankara
The Ankara meeting marked an important milestone in the project lifecycle. Following the Virtual Kick-Off Meeting held in January 2026, the in-person event enabled Somali and European partners to meet face to face for the first time, review progress achieved during the first months of implementation, and move from project launch to the first operational phase of activities.
Events
All Events
Workshops and community engagements.
Event
Research and Monitoring Learning Session
The session introduces simple tools for field evidence, monitoring, program learning, and better reporting.
Event
Youth Capacity and Mentorship Workshop
This workshop brings young people and mentors together for practical sessions on skills, leadership, teamwork, and community participation.
Event
DigHealth Project Advances with Annual Meeting and Telemedicine Training in Greece and Croatia
The EU-funded DigHealth project (Erasmus+ CBHE, Ref. 101179425) successfully completed its first annual meeting and a two-week training programme on telemedicine and digital health in Greece and Croatia. Bringing together 10 partner institutions from Europe and Africa.
Partner With SOEYDA
Collaborate with SOEYDA on youth development, research, education, health, climate action, and community empowerment initiatives across Somalia.