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

Keeping Social Media Open During National Exams In Somalia Campaign is successful

The Ministry of Education and Higher Education of Federal Government of Somalia concluded the national secondary exams for the school ...

Bareedo Platform Delivers Training on Migrants’ Rights and Social Integration for Local Actors and Host Communities in Qardho, Puntland

As part of its continued efforts to promote migrants’ rights and support safe migration governance in Puntland, Bareedo Platform Somalia, ...

Government’s Forceful Dispersal Of Peaceful Parents Gathering In Mogadishu Is Unfortunate

It is unfortunate the use of excessive force and forcefully dispersing peaceful gathering organized by distressed parents on May 16, ...

Mobile Money Scams Take A Toll In Somalia During COVID-19 Pandemic Crisis

Somali people who are already struggling with the health and economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, are also distressed by ...

Low Uptake Of COVID-19 Vaccine As Somalia Is Now Experiencing A Deadlier New Wave Of The Epidemic

As of April 11, 2021, Somalia has recorded 12,406 confirmed COVID-19 cases, including 618 deaths, since March 2020. People aged ...

Why Are Parents in Somalia Worried About Their Teenage Children’s Extended Use of the Internet?

In Somalia, the use of the internet and technology has experienced exponential growth, with over 2 million Internet users and ...

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