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
Democracy
We advocate for and support the transition to a participatory democracy in Somalia by promoting active and meaningful citizen engagement in decision-making processes. Our work emphasizes the inclusion of marginalized groups—particularly women, youth, displaced, minorities, and persons with disabilities—and the strengthening of civil society’s role in governance. Through civic education ...
Open Government
We advocate for and support the Somali government authorities in adoption of open government principles, such as open data, open budget, and open procurement, through the use of modern, open technologies to address the widespread corruption, mismanagement, lack of transparency, accountability, and citizen engagement that have resulted from a culture ...
Digital Rights
We promote and defend digital rights as fundamental human rights essential to freedom, expression, and inclusion in the digital age. Our work ensures that individuals can safely and freely access, create, and share digital content; use digital tools and devices; and participate in online spaces without censorship, surveillance, or undue ...
latest news
Building DoorashoKaab: A Civic Tech Platform for Inclusive Electoral Participation
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 ...
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 ...
The “Roob Raac” meaning- Rain Followers – how climate change is affecting Somalia traditional pastoralist
As part of the OML-MENA fellowship, supported by NELIS Global, an Agro-Pastoralism Caravan Raising Awareness was conducted in December 2024 ...
One Million Leaders – Middle East & North Africa Leadership Challenge Phase 2 – Somalia Workshop held in Garowe, Somalia
A four-session training was held in Garowe, Somalia, with over 25 selected champions participating in Phase 2 of the Leadership ...
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