- Pushing the agenda for localization. SOLO is the representative for local NGOs in HCT where it is recognized for advancing the localization of the agenda. Donors are increasingly allocating resources to local organizations.
- At programs level, we have contributed to opening up of space for discussions on traditional harmful practices in Jubaland and recruited champions to spearhead campaigns towards their total abandonment.
- We have expanded health services and GBV response to reach areas in Kismayo with the opening of 2 MCH centers and mobile services.
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Integrated emergency lifesaving health and nutrition project aimed at reducing mobility and related mortality to vulnerable rural communities in Kismayo district, Lower Juba region Somalia.
UNOCHA-SHF
1 April 2022 –09 April 2023
- Provide comprehensive primary health care services to vulnerable crisis-affected communities in underserved, hard-to-reach locations through 1 fixed site and 5 mobile sites covering 12 villages in Kismayo
- Provide equitable access to quality lifesaving curative nutrition services among boys and girls (06-59) months & PLW through systematic identification, referral, and treatment of acutely malnourished cases
Soft skills training, Awareness and Advocacy on FGM and Child Marriage in Kismayo and Mogadishu
UNFPA
April – June 2022
- Soft skills training for out of job youth in Kismayo
- Forum for awareness and advocacy on FGM and child marriages
- Cultural events in Kismayo and Mogadishu at community level to open discussions on traditional harmful practices
2022 SIF Sacrifice Intervention in Garissa, Kenya and Dhobley, Somalia.
Secours Islamique France (SIF)
1 June –15 August 2022
- Identifying 1,005 poor and vulnerable households and providing them with meat as part of 2022 Qurbani celebrations.
Strengthening Livelihoods and resilience of Crises-Affected Communities in Jubaland and Puntland.
BMZ
April 2022- July 2023
- Improved livelihood security through capacity building of households and institutions in fishing, livestock health services, poultry production and value chain development and pastoral field schools.
Towards Greater Effectiveness and Timeliness in Humanitarian Emergency Response(TOGETHER).
BMZ/DKH (Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe)
1 July 2021 to 31 December 2024
- Capacity assessments of SOLO as a local humanitarian partner.
- Institutional & operational capacity strengthening
- Knowledge exchange, learning and advocacy for quality humanitarian action
- Investing in humanitarian preparedness & response and innovation
Intergenerational dialogues on Peace, Religious Leaders Forum on FGM/CM and Provision of SRH Information.
UNFPA
January to March 2022
- Forum on intergenerational dialogue on peace
- Forum for religious leaders on female genital mutilation
- Training to empower parents to provide sexual and reproductive health (SRH) information to their teenage children.
“Anticipatory action to mitigate the expected effects of below-average rainfall on food security and livelihoods in north-eastern Kenya”
UNFAO
1 September -30 December 2021
- Unconditional cash transfer, protection of livestock assets of vulnerable pastoral households and increasing crop production among vulnerable agro-pastoral households through provision of crop input packages.
Building Back Better: Rural Livelihoods Recovery Initiative For The Greater Horn of Africa.
IFAD/SSG (Seed System Group)
1 Sep 2021- 31 August 2022
- 240 young people employed as village based advisors (VBAs) to provide training and supply inputs to targeted beneficiaries in Jubaland, Hirshabelle and South West States.
- 24,000 farmers and agro-pastoralists reached through VBAs to increase the productivity.
- 24,000 small packs of seeds distributed to farmers and agro-pastoralists.
Improved Access to Education for Girls in Garissa County, Kenya.
French Embassy
1 April 2021 to 31 December2022
- 400 girls to benefit from distance learning.
- Procure digital devices and train 20 teachers to use them.
Capacity building of youth towards economic empowerment, peace building and abandonment of traditional harmful practices.
UNFPA
1 July to 30 Sep 2021
- Peace building
- Life skills training
- Entrepreneurship and economic empowerment
- Child marriage
Strengthening the livestock market systems in Garissa county through value chain approach.
ILO
23 June 2021 to 22 June 2022
- Livelihoods of vulnerable youths is enhanced through commercial fodder production
- Increased income for women and youth undertaking feedlot rearing of livestock for sale to abattoirs.
- Livelihoods of women engaged in small ruminant production and marketing is improved.
- Bee keeping targeting women and people with disabilities.
Inclusion of Jubaland Youth in Peace Building and 2021 Electoral Process.
UNFPA
15 March to 30 June 2021
- Sensitize youth on the election process, their rights, civic duties and role in maintaining and building peace during this period
- Train youth to advocate for inclusion of fellow youth in political positions with a view to influencing decisions affecting youth as the largest proportion of Somalia’s population
- Bring together traditional elders, civil society representatives and regional state leaders who make up delegates across Jubaland to give youth a forum to lobby for inclusion in the political process
Safeguarding livestock-based livelihoods and improve the food security and nutrition status of Desert Locust invasion-affected households in Garissa.
UNFAO
1 Sep 2020, to 15 June 2021
- Provision of livestock feeds and good livestock husbandry training and access to animal health services (Vaccination, vector control mass deworming and treatment of sick animals) for vulnerable pastoral households enhanced.
Mobilization and Support to Desert Locust Ground Management Activities in Mandera, Wajir, Garissa, Tana River, Lamu and Kilifi Counties.
UNFAO
15 February 2021 to 15 May 2021
- Formation and activation of a county Desert Locust (DL) control and management committee in each of the target counties
- Provision of logistical support to the desert locust control management through payment of trained identified scouts from each of the 6 counties
- Conduct backstopping and on job training of scouts in wards across target counties to ensure prompt and accurate surveillance and reporting on e-locust 3m and 3g where it is in use.
Awareness and Capacity Enhancement for Covid-19 Prevention and Response in Kismayo.
GIZ
4 Dec 2020 to 30 April 2021
- Use of IEC materials, awareness raising, training of hygiene promoters to build community capacity, provision of soap and hand wash facilities towards prevention of covid-19 among displaced and host communities in Kismayo.
Promotion of Social Norms and Behavioral Change focusing on total abandonment of child/forced/early marriages in Luuq and Dollow.
UNFPA
1 Sep 2020 to 1 Dec 2020
Use of different approaches including IEC materials, radio talk shows, mobile campaigns and social media to advocate against child marriages
Training of Community Health Workers on Youth Friendly Services in Kismayo and Dollow.
UNFPA
27 Sep to 26 Oct 2020
Training to equip health workers in public hospitals with skills to provide services that are friendly to the youth. This is part of efforts to improve access to health services and related information for Somali youth and adolescents.
Provision of Mobilization and Support to Desert Locust Ground Management Activities in Mandera, Wajir, Garissa and Tana River Counties Affected by the Desert Locust.
UNFAO
April – July 2020
Provision of logistical support to county DL control teams and supervision of ground operations in collaboration with County and National Governments and FAO Kenya.
Income Generation from Waste Recycling in Kismayo
GIZ
Nov 2019 -Oct 2020
Entailed upgrading of a the plastic recycling centre built earlier, training of members of women’s group in business management, mentoring support and creating market linkages. 70 youth and women were trained in business idea generation and business planning while 31 of them received support.
Promotion of Social Norms and Behavioral Change focusing on total abandonment of Female Genital Mutilation and child/forced/early marriage in Kismayo, Jubbaland.
UNFPA
July 2019 -March 2020
Use of a combination of approaches in campaign to eliminate female genital mutilation (FGM) and child marriages. These include IEC materials, mobile campaigns, radio talk shows, TV drama and social media.
Institutional capacity building of SOLO
French Embassy
Dec 2019 – Feb 2020
Institutional capacity building including strategic planning, internal systems/policies and manuals reviews and migration of financial management system from Excel to Quickbooks.
Waste Management in Kismayo: Calanley Pilot Initiative
GIZ
Mar 19-Sep 19
The project included awareness on good practices on waste management, clean ups, provision of tools and bins and installation of solar power and machines to pioneer plastic waste recycling.
Business Development Support to Youth and Women in Kismayo
GIZ
Nov-18 to May-19
Through the project, 70 youth and women were trained in business idea generation. Out of these, 31 were supported with grants ranging from USD800 to USD1,500 and mentored to grow their businesses.
Cash for Work Activities in Caynabo district, Sool Region.
UNFAO
July-18 to Feb-19
900 households benefited from cash for work and unconditional cash support to help drought-affected communities to recover. Productive infrastructure was rehabilitated to support pastoralists to build resilience.
Cash for Work Activities in Hargeisa, Somaliland.
UNFAO
July-18 to Aug-18
828 workers rehabilitated water catchments and bunds through cash for work while another 122HHs received unconditional cash transfers.
Community Activities Through CFW and Unconditional Cash Transfer in Garowe, Nugaal.
funded by UNFAO-Somalia
July-18 to Jan-19
The 900 cash for work beneficiaries rehabilitated 8 water catchments in 8 villages in Garowe while 180 HHs received unconditional cash support.