Hargeisa, January 22, 2026 – The Daami Youth Development Organization (DYDO) has successfully concluded an intensive two-day training program on Digital Security and Resilience. The event, held with support from the Hivos Project, aimed to enhance the safety, operational capacity, and long-term resilience of civil society networks across Somaliland. The training brought together over … Read more
Hargeisa – A one-day roundtable on Inclusion Fellowships for Minority Youth in Somaliland, organized by the Daami Youth Development Organization (DYDO), was successfully held on 30 December 2025 at the Imperial Hotel in Hargeisa. The event convened 15 representatives from institutions hosting project fellows—including SONSAF, SONYO, and the National Human Rights Commission—to strengthen collaboration, share … Read more
The UN Joint Programme on Local Governance (JPLG) in Somaliland works to strengthen local governments and improve equitable service delivery by promoting participatory planning, gender inclusion, stronger local finance systems, and community engagement. The programme places particular emphasis on ensuring that marginalized and minority groups are actively involved in decision-making processes through civic education, community … Read more
The Digital Help Desk provides timely technical assistance and guidance to Human Rights Defenders, Minority Rights Groups, youth-led NGOs, journalists, media organizations, and activists in Somaliland who are facing or are at risk of digital threats. Contact the Digital Help Desk: Hotline: +252 63 640 5542 Email: Helpline@daamiydo.org Digital Security Resources 1. Digital First Aid … Read more
This program aims to support marginalized minority youth and internally displaced youth (IDPs) living in the Hargeisa IDP camps. It empowers them through clean energy micro-enterprises, especially by using solar livelihood pods — small, solar-powered units designed to help youth start income-generating activities.
1. Strengthening Digital Security for CSOs and Human Rights Defenders The main aim of the project is to improve the digital security capacity of civil society members and human rights defenders in Somaliland. This includes helping organizations and individuals understand how to protect their information, devices, communication channels, and online operations from cyber risks. 2. … Read more
Purpose of the Event This panel discussion is organized to shed light on the situation of minority groups in Somalia and to raise awareness of the human rights challenges they face. It seeks to promote dialogue on inclusion, equality, and the protection of minority communities while honoring International Human Rights Day, celebrated globally each year … Read more
DYDO, in partnership with Mothers First, implemented the Listening Tents Theatre Project at the New Naasa-Hablood B IDP Camp in Hargeisa as part of the September 2023 Nutrition Assessment. The initiative combined community theatre and listening spaces to raise awareness on maternal and child nutrition while gathering firsthand feedback from displaced families. Through interactive drama … Read more
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC), in collaboration with Daami Youth Development Organization (DYDO), a youth-led organization representing marginalized minority communities in Somaliland, has undertaken a joint initiative aimed at better understanding the challenges, priorities, and aspirations of minority groups. As part of this partnership project, the two organizations conducted a comprehensive Minority Community Needs Assessment … Read more
