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 ...

latest news

How rural communities in Galmudug and Puntland are going to overcome water-based conflicts

Somalia is experiencing its worst drought crisis in a decade as result of failure of three consecutive rainy seasons since ...

Pastoralists in Jariiban are heavily indebted by water scarcity in the face of worst drought conditions in Somalia

Somalia is facing the worst drought following the failure of three consecutive rainy seasons since October 2020. The worsening drought ...

Bareedo Platform Opens A Roundtable Discussion On Adoption Of E-Governance Practices In Mogadishu

Despite years of anarchy, Somalia has a successful ICT sector, providing one of the most cost-effective voice and data service ...

Food crises and effect of Ukraine conflicts on Somalia

Somalia has a regularly faced food crises since the climate change had affected seasonal rain and the lifestyle of the ...

Puntland Parliament’s move toward implementing access to information initiative first time in Somalia

In the occasion of commemoration of International Day for Universal Access to Information, Bareedo Platform commends the Puntland Parliament's positive ...

What is E-Government?

Electronic Governance or E-Governance is the application of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for providing government services, interchange of statics, ...

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