Project Officer Position Advertisement Title: Project Officer Location: Afmadow/Dhobley/Dolow/BeletHawo, Somalia Organization: Somali Women’s Studies Centre (SWSC) About SWSC: SWSC is seeking qualified and enthusiastic Project Officers to join our team in for our GAASHAAN PROJECT – Sustainable...
SWSC concluded a 2-days training for #KismayoYouth on role of women & youth in promoting good governance. The training strengthened youth awareness on their role as responsible citizens. Kismayo Youth’s Online Platform #KismayoYouth #YouthandWomenforGoodGovernance #GESI #SWSC
SWSC supported a radio debate in Mogadishu which brought diverse women to discuss about the importance of women’s participation and representation in formal decision-making processes and critically explored actions that women need to take to enhance their representation in...
SWSC supported a radio debate which brought together aspiring and activist women and male gender champions (elders) in Baidoa to highlight the importance of inclusive politics and women’s representation in formal decision-making and overall women’s representation in the upcoming...
SWSC wishes to share our deepest condolences with the families and friends who lost loved ones and those who were injured during the attack at Medina hotel – ex Asasey Hotel, Kismayo, Jubbaland, Somalia on 12th July 2019. This...
SWSC sends heartfelt condolences to families and friends who lost loved ones and sympathies to those who were injured during the attack at Medina Hotel (Ex-Asasey Hotel, Kismayo) Jubbaland- Somalia on 12th July 2019. This is a special tribute...
SWSC established Girls and Boys’ clubs in 5 schools in Kismayo: Iftin, Ex-Marine,Wamo,Gulwade & Horyal Schools comprising 16 students (8 girls,8 boys)per school. The clubs provide girls and boys training and mentorship to enable them challenge harmful norms and...
SWSC continues to support ongoing school- based girls and boys’ clubs activities including award ceremonies for top performers in Gulwade and Waamo, Iftin, Horyal & Ex-Marino Schools in Kismayo. Currently,180 students, 82 girls & 102 boys,have received awards including...
SWSC aims to ensure economic empowerment of women and girls. SWSC formed and trained 12 VSLA groups comprising 300 women from across the 5 districts of Kismayo. The self-governed groups seek to provide basic financial services (savings & loans)...
Women in Kismayo are attesting to benefits of VSLA having received VSLA loans in June 2018 to support their small businesses. SWSC conducted site visits for VSLA loan beneficiaries and recorded success cases noting women’s economic empowerment and increased...