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Bareedo Platform Somalia Conducts Induction Training for 35+ Digital Civic Ambassadors Under the DoorashoKaab Program in Mogadishu

September 5, 2026 bareedo Leave a comment All, Bareedo Core, Civic Education & Engagement, Civic Technology & Digital Innovation, Digital Citizen Participation, Digital Civic Youth Ambassadors, Digital Democracy & Civic Technology, DoorashoKaab, Electoral Technology & Voter Information, Inclusive Governance & Civic Participation, Youth Leadership & Civic Action

The one-day training brought together more than 35 young leaders from Mogadishu, committed to promoting informed civic participation, democratic governance, electoral transparency, and responsible digital engagement across Somalia.

The training forms part of a nationwide capacity-building initiative aimed at equipping Digital Civic Ambassadors with the knowledge, skills, and digital tools needed to educate communities, promote democratic values, encourage citizen participation, and strengthen electoral integrity through technology.

Building the Next Generation of Civic Leaders

The training provided participants with practical knowledge on civic education, elections, democratic participation, digital engagement, and combating misinformation and disinformation.

Through interactive presentations, practical exercises, group discussions, quizzes, election simulations, and live demonstrations, participants strengthened their understanding of democratic processes and their roles as trusted civic educators, digital advocates, and community mobilizers.

The training covered five key modules:

Module 1: Civic Education and Community Engagement
Module 2: Understanding Elections in Somalia
Module 3: Introduction to the DoorashoKaab Platform and Mobile Application
Module 4: Digital Literacy, Digital Safety, and Combating Misinformation
Module 5: Community Mobilization, Democratic Participation, and the Role of Digital Civic Ambassadors

Participants also completed practical exercises, election simulations, platform demonstrations, and knowledge assessments designed to reinforce learning and prepare them to undertake civic education and community outreach activities.

Learning the DoorashoKaab Platform

A major highlight of the training was the live demonstration of the DoorashoKaab Platform and Mobile Application, where participants received hands-on guidance on navigating the platform and effectively using its civic and electoral information features.

The Digital Civic Ambassadors explored how to access:

Civic education courses and learning materials
Verified voter and election information
Electoral laws, policies, and procedures
Election resources and updates
Electoral incident reporting tools
Community engagement resources

Participants were encouraged to become champions of DoorashoKaab by introducing and promoting the platform within schools, universities, youth networks, civil society organizations, and communities across Mogadishu and beyond.

Promoting Safe and Responsible Digital Engagement

Recognizing the growing influence of digital and social media platforms on civic and democratic participation, the training placed particular emphasis on digital literacy, information integrity, and online safety.

Participants learned how to:

Identify and verify misinformation and disinformation
Recognize manipulated and AI-generated content
Use fact-checking and information verification tools
Protect online accounts using strong passwords and Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)
Identify phishing attempts, impersonation, and online scams
Report harmful and misleading content across social media platforms
Practice responsible digital citizenship and engagement

These skills will support the ambassadors in promoting safer and more responsible online spaces while strengthening public access to credible civic and electoral information.

Digital Civic Ambassadors as Community Leaders

Following the training, participants will serve as Digital Civic Ambassadors within their communities, supporting grassroots civic education, voter awareness, democratic participation, and responsible digital engagement.

Their responsibilities include:

Delivering civic education within their communities
Promoting informed and meaningful electoral participation
Raising awareness about democratic rights and responsibilities
Encouraging citizens to use the DoorashoKaab platform and mobile application
Supporting community efforts to identify and combat misinformation
Promoting peaceful, inclusive, transparent, and credible democratic processes

The ambassadors will also participate in continued mentoring, networking, refresher training, and community engagement activities under the DoorashoKaab Program, enabling them to apply their knowledge and expand the reach of civic education within their communities.

Expanding the Digital Civic Ambassadors Network

The Mogadishu training represents another important milestone in the expansion of the Digital Civic Ambassadors network across Somalia.

Building on the earlier induction training conducted in Garowe, Puntland, on June 24, 2026, the Mogadishu training expanded the initiative by engaging more than 35 additional young leaders and preparing them to become active civic educators and advocates for democratic participation.

Through this growing network, Bareedo Platform Somalia aims to strengthen community-level civic awareness and create a generation of digitally empowered young leaders capable of connecting citizens with reliable civic and electoral information.

Strengthening Democracy Through Civic Technology

The training forms part of Bareedo Platform Somalia’s broader efforts to harness civic technology and digital innovation to strengthen democratic governance, electoral participation, and citizen engagement in Somalia.

Through DoorashoKaab, citizens can access reliable civic education, verified election information, electoral resources, and digital tools that enable them to learn about, participate in, and engage more meaningfully with democratic and electoral processes.

Bareedo Platform Somalia extends its sincere appreciation to all Digital Civic Ambassadors, facilitators, partners, and stakeholders who contributed to the successful delivery of the Mogadishu training and demonstrated their commitment to strengthening civic participation and democratic engagement.

The DoorashoKaab Program is implemented by Bareedo Platform Somalia with the support of AfricTivistes under the AHEAD Africa and Digitalise Youth projects, led by the Digital Democracy Initiative (DDI).

Learn More

🌐 DoorashoKaab: https://doorashokaab.org

🌐 Bareedo Platform Somalia: https://bareedo.org

📱 Download the DoorashoKaab Mobile App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.base69fea7d33aa61326b91c5ef1.app&hl=en_IN

Bareedo Platform Somalia Conducts Induction Training for Digital Civic Ambassadors Under the DoorashoKaab Program in Garowe

July 9, 2026 bareedo Leave a comment All, Bareedo Core, Citizen Reporting & Feedback Platforms, Civic Education, Civic Education & Engagement, Civic Technology & Digital Innovation, Digital Citizen Participation, Digital Civic Youth Ambassadors, Digital Democracy & Civic Technology, Electoral Technology & Voter Information, Inclusive Governance & Civic Participation, Participatory Democracy, Women, Youth, Youth Promotion Awareness Rising

Bareedo Platform Somalia successfully conducted the Induction Training on Civic Education, Electoral Participation, and Digital Engagement for Digital Civic Ambassadors under the DoorashoKaab Program in Garowe, Puntland on June 24, 2026, bringing together 25 young leaders committed to promoting informed civic participation, democratic governance, and electoral transparency across Somalia.

The one-day training marked the beginning of a nationwide capacity-building initiative aimed at equipping Digital Civic Ambassadors with the knowledge, skills, and digital tools needed to educate communities, promote democratic values, encourage citizen participation, and strengthen electoral integrity through technology.

Building the Next Generation of Civic Leaders

The training provided participants with practical knowledge on civic education, elections, democratic participation, digital engagement, and combating misinformation. Through interactive presentations, practical exercises, discussions, quizzes, and live demonstrations, participants enhanced their understanding of their roles as trusted civic educators and community mobilizers.

The training covered five key modules:

Module 1: Civic Education and Community Engagement
Module 2: Understanding Elections in Somalia and Puntland
Module 3: Introduction to the DoorashoKaab Platform and Mobile Application
Module 4: Digital Literacy, Digital Safety, and Combating Misinformation
Module 5: Community Mobilization, Democratic Participation, and the Role of Digital Civic Ambassadors

Participants also completed practical exercises, election simulations, platform demonstrations, and knowledge assessments to reinforce learning and prepare them for community outreach.

Learning the DoorashoKaab Platform

A major highlight of the training was the live demonstration of the DoorashoKaab Platform and Mobile Application, where participants learned how to navigate the platform and use its features effectively.

The ambassadors explored how to access:

Civic education courses
Verified voter and election information
Electoral laws, policies, and procedures
Election resources and updates
Electoral incident reporting tools
Community engagement resources

Participants were encouraged to become champions of the platform by promoting its use within schools, universities, youth networks, civil society organizations, and local communities.

Promoting Safe and Responsible Digital Engagement

Recognizing the growing influence of digital platforms on democratic participation, the training also focused on digital literacy and online safety.

Participants learned how to:

Identify and verify misinformation and disinformation
Recognize manipulated or AI-generated content
Use fact-checking tools
Protect their online accounts through strong passwords and Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)
Identify phishing, impersonation, and online scams
Report harmful content across social media platforms
Practice responsible digital citizenship

These skills will enable ambassadors to promote safer online spaces while strengthening public trust in democratic information.

Digital Civic Ambassadors as Community Leaders

Following the training, participants will serve as Digital Civic Ambassadors within their communities, supporting grassroots civic education, voter awareness, and democratic participation.

Their responsibilities include:

Delivering civic education within their communities
Promoting informed electoral participation
Raising awareness about democratic rights and responsibilities
Encouraging the use of the DoorashoKaab platform
Supporting efforts to combat misinformation
Promoting peaceful, inclusive, and transparent democratic processes

The ambassadors will also participate in continued mentoring, networking, refresher training, and community engagement activities under the DoorashoKaab Program.

Strengthening Democracy Through Civic Technology

The training forms part of Bareedo Platform Somalia’s broader efforts to harness civic technology to strengthen democratic governance and citizen participation in Somalia.

Through DoorashoKaab, citizens can access reliable civic education, verified election information, electoral resources, and secure digital tools that enable meaningful participation in democratic processes.

Bareedo Platform Somalia believes that informed, engaged, and digitally empowered citizens are essential to building transparent, accountable, and inclusive democratic institutions.

The organization extends its sincere appreciation to all participants, facilitators, and partners who contributed to the success of the training.

The DoorashoKaab Program is implemented by Bareedo Platform Somalia with the support of AfricTivistes under the AHEAD Africa and Digitalise Youth projects, led by the Digital Democracy Initiative (DDI).

Learn More

🌐 DoorashoKaab: https://doorashokaab.org
🌐 Bareedo Platform Somalia: https://bareedo.org

📱 Download the DoorashoKaab Mobile App and become a more informed and active citizen in strengthening democracy across Somalia.

Bareedo Platform Somalia Conducts Induction Training for Digital Civic Ambassadors Under the DoorashoKaab Program in Baidoa

July 5, 2026 bareedo Leave a comment All, Bareedo Core, Citizen Reporting & Feedback Platforms, Civic Education, Civic Technology & Digital Innovation, Digital Civic Youth Ambassadors, Digital Democracy & Civic Technology, DoorashoKaab, Electoral Technology & Voter Information, Inclusive Governance & Civic Participation, Participatory Democracy, Youth Leadership & Civic Action

Bareedo Platform Somalia successfully conducted an Induction Training on Civic Education, Electoral Participation, and Digital Engagement for Digital Civic Ambassadors under the DoorashoKaab Program in Baidoa, Southwest State of Somalia, on June 29, 2026. The one-day training brought together 25 young leaders from Southwest State committed to promoting informed civic participation, democratic governance, electoral transparency, and responsible digital engagement within their communities.

The training formed part of a nationwide capacity-building initiative aimed at equipping Digital Civic Ambassadors with the knowledge, practical skills, and digital tools needed to educate communities, promote democratic values, encourage meaningful citizen participation, and strengthen electoral integrity through technology.

Building the Next Generation of Civic Leaders

The training provided participants with practical knowledge of civic education, elections, democratic participation, community engagement, digital literacy, and the prevention of misinformation. Through interactive presentations, group discussions, practical exercises, quizzes, election simulations, and live demonstrations, participants strengthened their understanding of their roles as trusted civic educators, digital advocates, and community mobilizers.

The training covered five key modules:

Module 1: Civic Education and Community Engagement
Module 2: Understanding Elections in Somalia and Southwest State
Module 3: Introduction to the DoorashoKaab Platform and Mobile Application
Module 4: Digital Literacy, Digital Safety, and Combating Misinformation
Module 5: Community Mobilization, Democratic Participation, and the Role of Digital Civic Ambassadors

Participants also completed practical exercises, platform demonstrations, election simulations, and knowledge assessments designed to reinforce their learning and prepare them to undertake community outreach activities.

Learning to Use the DoorashoKaab Platform

A major highlight of the training was the live demonstration of the DoorashoKaab Platform and Mobile Application. Participants received practical guidance on navigating the platform and using its various civic and electoral information features.

The Digital Civic Ambassadors explored how to access:

Civic education courses
Verified voter and election information
Electoral laws, policies, and procedures
Election resources and updates
Electoral incident-reporting tools
Community engagement resources

Participants were encouraged to become champions of the DoorashoKaab platform by promoting its use among schools, universities, youth networks, civil society organisations, community groups, and other local stakeholders across Southwest State.

Promoting Safe and Responsible Digital Engagement

Recognising the growing influence of digital platforms on civic and democratic participation, the training also placed strong emphasis on digital literacy, online safety, and responsible digital citizenship.

Participants learned how to:

Identify and verify misinformation and disinformation
Recognise manipulated and AI-generated content
Use fact-checking tools and reliable information sources
Protect online accounts through strong passwords and Two-Factor Authentication
Identify phishing attempts, impersonation, and online scams
Report harmful and misleading content on social media platforms
Communicate responsibly and respectfully in digital spaces

These skills will enable the ambassadors to promote safer online environments, reduce the spread of misleading information, and strengthen public trust in civic and electoral information.

Digital Civic Ambassadors as Community Leaders

Following the training, the participants will serve as Digital Civic Ambassadors within their respective communities in Southwest State. They will support grassroots civic education, voter awareness, digital engagement, and inclusive democratic participation.

Their responsibilities will include:

Delivering civic education within their communities
Promoting informed and peaceful electoral participation
Raising awareness of democratic rights and civic responsibilities
Encouraging citizens to use the DoorashoKaab platform
Supporting community efforts to identify and combat misinformation
Promoting inclusive, transparent, and peaceful democratic processes
Connecting young people and communities with verified civic and electoral information

The ambassadors will also participate in continued mentoring, networking, refresher training, and community engagement activities under the DoorashoKaab Program.

Strengthening Democracy Through Civic Technology

The Baidoa training forms part of Bareedo Platform Somalia’s broader efforts to use civic technology to strengthen democratic governance, electoral awareness, and citizen participation across Somalia. Through DoorashoKaab, citizens can access reliable civic education, verified election information, electoral laws and resources, and secure digital tools that enable them to participate meaningfully in democratic processes.

Bareedo Platform Somalia believes that informed, engaged, and digitally empowered citizens are essential to building transparent, accountable, peaceful, and inclusive democratic institutions. The organisation extends its sincere appreciation to all participants, facilitators, partners, and stakeholders who contributed to the successful delivery of the training in Baidoa.

The DoorashoKaab Program is implemented by Bareedo Platform Somalia with the support of AfricTivistes under the AHEAD Africa and Digitalise Youth projects, led by the Digital Democracy Initiative.

Learn More

🌐 DoorashoKaab: https://doorashokaab.org
🌐 Bareedo Platform Somalia: https://bareedo.org

📱 Download the DoorashoKaab Mobile App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.base69fea7d33aa61326b91c5ef1.app&hl=en_IN

Bareedo Platform Somalia Launches DoorashoKaab to Strengthen Civic Participation and Electoral Transparency in Somalia

June 27, 2026 bareedo Leave a comment All, Bareedo Core, Civic Education, Civic Technology & Digital Innovation, Digital Democracy & Civic Technology, Digital Rights, Electoral Technology & Voter Information, Inclusive Governance & Civic Participation, Participatory Democracy, Press Statement, Women, Youth

Garowe, Puntland – 22 June 2026 – Bareedo Platform Somalia, a youth-led civil society organization dedicated to promoting inclusive democracy and citizen participation, officially launched DoorashoKaab, an innovative civic technology platform designed to empower Somali citizens with accessible civic education, trusted voter information, and safe digital tools to learn, participate, and report during elections.

The official launch event was held at Dream Point Hotel in Garowe, Puntland, bringing together more than 50 representatives from government institutions, the electoral commission, political parties, civil society organizations, media outlets, youth networks, women-led organizations, and other key stakeholders committed to strengthening democratic governance in Somalia.

DoorashoKaab is a bilingual (Somali and English), open-source digital platform and mobile application developed by Bareedo Platform Somalia to address longstanding challenges in civic education, electoral participation, and transparency. Designed to operate effectively in low-bandwidth environments and accommodate varying levels of digital literacy, the platform provides accessible tools that enable citizens to participate more actively and confidently in democratic processes.

The platform was developed with support from the Election Civic Tech Fund of AfricTivistes, implemented through the AHEAD Africa and Digitalise Youth initiatives.

Speaking at the launch event, Abdikhayr Mohamed Hussein, Executive Director of Bareedo Platform Somalia, emphasized the need for innovative civic technology solutions in Somalia’s evolving democratic landscape.

“DoorashoKaab was developed in response to critical gaps in Somalia’s electoral ecosystem, particularly limited access to civic education, low and uneven participation among youth, women, and marginalized groups, declining public trust in electoral processes, and the increasing spread of misinformation. The platform also addresses the lack of safe and structured channels through which citizens can report electoral irregularities and engage meaningfully in democratic processes.”

— Abdikhayr Mohamed Hussein
Executive Director, Bareedo Platform Somalia

A Comprehensive Civic Technology Platform

During the launch, Bareedo Platform presented the key features of DoorashoKaab, highlighting its role as a one-stop platform for civic learning, voter information, electoral transparency, and citizen engagement. The platforms consists of the following features:

Civic Education Section: The Civic Education Section provides a range of self-paced learning courses covering civic education, electoral processes, democratic participation, citizens’ rights and responsibilities, and safe electoral engagement. The platform also features a growing trained network of more than 150 Digital Civic Ambassadors based across Somalia who are leading grassroots civic education, voter awareness, and community engagement activities in their respective communities.
Polling Stations Section: The Polling Stations Section enables citizens to locate voting centers through interactive maps and searchable lists. It also provides information on registered voters, voter turnout, election schedules, polling locations, and verified election results. The platform presents election data and results from democratic elections held across Somalia in accessible visual formats.
Incident Reporting Section: The Incident Reporting Section allows citizens to safely report electoral concerns, irregularities, or incidents they witness before, during, and after elections. Users can submit reports through a simple digital form, attach supporting evidence, and receive a tracking number that enables them to follow the progress of their case while relevant authorities investigate and respond.
Resources Section: The Resources Section provides free access to election-related laws, policies, regulations, guidelines, procedures, and educational materials from the Federal Government of Somalia, Puntland, Somaliland, and other electoral institutions.
Updates Section: The Updates Section offers citizens access to verified election news, official announcements, reports, and real-time developments related to democratic processes across Somalia.

Stakeholders Welcome the Initiative

Following the presentation, participants commended Bareedo Platform Somalia for introducing an innovative tool that strengthens citizen participation and electoral transparency.

Ahmed Sahid, a youth representative from the Mustaqbal Political Party, praised the initiative and its potential impact on youth engagement.

“On behalf of young people and political parties, I commend Bareedo Platform for developing and launching DoorashoKaab. This is a timely and much-needed platform that will strengthen youth participation, democratic engagement, electoral transparency, and citizen involvement in Puntland and across Somalia.”

— Ahmed Sahid
Youth Representative, Mustaqbal Political Party

Ifrah Abdinor, Executive Director of Midnimo Women Network, highlighted the platform’s potential to enhance women’s participation in elections.

“We warmly welcome this important initiative and see a significant opportunity for Somali women to participate more effectively and meaningfully in democratic and electoral processes.”

— Ifrah Abdinor
Executive Director, Midnimo Women Network

H.E. Abdirahman Sheikh Ahmed, Puntland Minister of Labour and Social Affairs and member of Mideeye Political Party, expressed his appreciation for the platform’s extensive electoral information resources.

“I am impressed by the DoorashoKaab platform and appreciate Bareedo Platform for this remarkable initiative. The platform clearly demonstrates Puntland’s democratic progress, particularly through the availability of electoral laws, policies, and procedures, as well as information highlighting the strong voter turnout achieved in Puntland’s elections.”

— H.E. Abdirahman Sheikh Ahmed
Minister of Labour and Social Affairs, Puntland

The platform was officially launched by H.E. Mohamud Aidid, Puntland Minister of Youth and Sports, who emphasized the importance of civic education in Somalia’s democratic transition.

“We highly appreciate this initiative and are particularly encouraged by the civic education component of the platform. Civic education is essential during this period of democratic transformation. I encourage young people to share DoorashoKaab widely within schools, universities, and youth networks so that more citizens can benefit from it.”

— H.E. Mohamud Aidid
Minister of Youth and Sports, Puntland

Supporting Somalia’s Democratic Future

Bareedo Platform Somalia intends to continue expanding and strengthening DoorashoKaab so that citizens across all regions of Somalia can access civic learning resources, verified voter information, electoral updates, and safe reporting mechanisms through a single platform.

The organization believes that DoorashoKaab will contribute significantly to increasing the participation of youth, women, persons with disabilities, minority communities, and other underrepresented groups in democratic processes, while also promoting transparency, accountability, public trust, and informed citizen engagement.

As Somalia continues its democratic journey, civic technology initiatives such as DoorashoKaab offer new opportunities to connect citizens with democratic institutions and ensure that participation, transparency, and accountability remain at the center of electoral processes.

About Bareedo Platform Somalia

Bareedo Platform Somalia is a youth-led, non-profit organization established in 2015 to promote participatory democracy, civic engagement, open government, and digital rights in Somalia. Through innovation, technology, and citizen-centered approaches, the organization works to strengthen democratic governance and empower citizens to participate meaningfully in public affairs.

Learn More

Website: https://bareedo.org/
DoorashoKaab Website: https://doorashokaab.org/
Download the DoorashoKaab Mobile App:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.base69fea7d33aa61326b91c5ef1.app&hl=en_IN

Call for Applications: Digital Civic Ambassadors – Somalia

May 1, 2026 bareedo Leave a comment All, Bareedo Core, Digital Democracy & Civic Technology, Inclusive Governance & Civic Participation, Participatory Democracy, Youth

Introduction

Electoral processes in Somalia remain fragile, marked by recurring delays, limited transparency, and low public trust in democratic institutions. The country has yet to fully implement a nationwide one-person-one-vote system, and participation continues to be constrained by a complex indirect electoral structure, ongoing insecurity, entrenched patriarchal norms, and limited access to civic education—particularly among youth, women, and marginalized communities.

Although young people make up over 75% of Somalia’s population, they remain significantly underrepresented in electoral decision-making and civic processes. Somalia ranks among the lowest globally in youth political participation. While youth-led activism is increasing, meaningful engagement in formal democratic processes remains limited. Even in contexts where local elections have taken place, participation has often been symbolic rather than substantive. In addition, the absence of accessible digital tools, high levels of digital illiteracy, limited access to reliable information, and the growing spread of misinformation continue to undermine inclusive democratic participation.

In response to these challenges, Bareedo Platform Somalia, a youth-led organization, has developed DoorashoKaab—a bilingual (Somali/English), user-friendly civic tech platform designed to empower Somali citizens with civic education, reliable voter information, and safe electoral incident reporting tools.

As part of its commitment to strengthening democratic participation and civic awareness across Somalia, Bareedo Platform is launching the Digital Civic Ambassadors and invites passionate Somali youth leaders to apply and become agents of change in their communities.

About Digital Civic Ambassadors

Digital Civic Ambassadors are young volunteers who lead grassroots, peer-to-peer civic and voter education initiatives within their communities. They play a vital role in promoting civic awareness and introducing the DoorashoKaab platform, helping expand its reach and impact across Somalia.

Who Are Digital Civic Ambassadors?

Civic Ambassadors are youth under the age of 35 who are:

Passionate about civic engagement and community development;
Committed to educating their peers on civic rights and responsibilities;
Interested in promoting informed participation in democratic processes in Somalia;
Active in using online platforms, including DoorashoKaab.

Training & Capacity Building

Selected ambassadors will participate in a structured and intensive training program delivered through the DoorashoKaab platform. The training includes:

Civic Ambassador Certification Course
Leadership and community engagement training
Core civic education modules
Digital literacy and misinformation awareness
Safe and ethical civic engagement practices
Hands-on training on using and promoting the DoorashoKaab platform

👉 Upon successful completion, participants will receive an official certification.

What Will Ambassadors Do?

After completing the training, Digital Civic Ambassadors will:

Lead community-based civic education activities, including peer-to-peer learning sessions in their respective locations across Somalia;
Promote and support the use of the DoorashoKaab platform at the grassroots level;
Organize youth-focused civic and election-related discussions and awareness campaigns;
Counter misinformation by sharing accurate and verified civic and voter information;
Support communities in identifying and reporting false or misleading information;
Coordinate their activities through the DoorashoKaab community network;
Collect community insights and provide feedback to improve the platform and better respond to the needs of Somali citizens.

Why Join the Program?

As a Digital Civic Ambassador, you will:

Gain valuable leadership and communication skills
Receive certified training in civic engagement
Join a national network of young changemakers in Somalia
Contribute to democracy, transparency, and peacebuilding processes in Somalia
Build experience for future career and leadership opportunities

Who Can Apply?

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

Be Somali youth aged 18–35 years;
Have a strong interest in civic education and community engagement;
Reside in Puntland, Jubaland, Hirshabelle, Galmudug, Southwest, Northeast, or the Benadir region;
Possess basic digital skills, including the use of smartphones and social media platforms;
Be willing and able to commit time to training and community outreach activities in their respective locations.

How to Apply

To apply for the Digital Civic Ambassadors Program, please follow these steps:

Complete the Online Application Form
Submit a brief motivation statement explaining your interest in the program
Upload a recent passport-size photo
Wait for the selection and confirmation process. Shortlisted candidates will be officially invited to join the program and participate in the training.

📍 Location: Nationwide (Somalia)

📅 Deadline: May 15, 2026

📧 Contact: info@doorashokaab.org

🌐 Website: www.doorashokaab.org | www.bareedo.org