Bareedo Platform is a non-governmental and non-profit youth-led organization founded in 2015 in Somalia by youth members working toward achieving an inclusive and thriving democracy in Somalia. Bareedo Platform’s mission is to promote a more inclusive, participatory, and responsive democratic system where citizens feel empowered, informed, and valued in shaping public policies and decisions.

what we do

Participatory Democracy

Bareedo Platform promotes participatory democracy by ensuring that citizens—especially youth, women, and marginalized communities—have meaningful opportunities to engage in public decision-making processes in Somalia. Through civic education, capacity building, and inclusive dialogue, we empower communities to actively contribute to governance, influence policies, and hold institutions accountable. Our work strengthens democratic ...

Open Government

Bareedo Platform advances open government by promoting transparency, accountability, and access to information in public institutions. We support the use of data and digital tools to improve governance, enhance service delivery, and ensure that government decisions reflect the needs and priorities of citizens. By advocating for open data, open budgeting, ...

Digital Rights

Bareedo Platform defends and promotes digital rights as fundamental human rights in the digital age. We work to ensure that individuals can freely access information, express themselves, and participate safely online without fear of censorship, surveillance, or abuse. Through digital security support, advocacy, and awareness, we protect vulnerable groups and ...

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Call for Applications: Digital Civic Ambassadors – Somalia

Introduction Electoral processes in Somalia remain fragile, marked by recurring delays, limited transparency, and low public trust in democratic institutions ...

DoorashoKaab: Building Election Transparency Platform in Somalia

Somalia’s electoral processes remain highly fragile, marked by recurring delays, limited transparency, and low public trust in democratic institutions. Decades ...

A Multi-Channel Public Awareness Campaign for Rights, Protection, and Dignity of Migrant Workers in Bossaso, Puntland, Somalia

Bossaso, the largest commercial and port city in Puntland State of Somalia, serves as a critical hub along the Eastern ...

From Awareness to Action: Multi-Stakeholder Workshops Strengthen Protection for Migrant Workers in Bossaso

Bossaso, the busies port city of Puntland in Somalia stands at a critical crossroads of opportunity and vulnerability. As one ...

Bareedo Platform Equips Young Feminist Activists in Somalia with Critical Digital Security Skills

On May 19, 2025, a powerful step toward safer digital spaces for young women in Somalia took place in Garowe ...

Somalia Open Data Day 2025: Unlocking Transparency for a Better Future

Somalia remains one of the most corrupt countries globally, operating under entrenched secrecy with minimal public access to open data ...

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