About Us
Youth Volunteers for Development and Environment Conservation (YOVENCO) was founded on 10th March 2001.
It is a non-governmental, non-profit making and non-political organization with headquarters in Berbera;
sub-offices in Hargeisa and Burao.
Our Motto
Empowering people and enhancing lives through community-driven initiatives.
Over the years YOVENCO has been providing timely and relevant assistance to poor and vulnerable communities through the implementation of interventions in Social Livelihoods Development, Health Improvement, Child Protection, Youth Empowerment as well as the Conservation of the Environment.
YOVENCO is duly licensed to operate as a Non-Governmental Organization in the Republic of Somaliland by the Ministry of National Planning and Development. Since its inception, YOVENCO has collaborated with the local authorities, other aid agencies as well as beneficiary communities to successfully deliver dozens of humanitarian and development projects.
VIsion
A society where every citizen enjoys access to a better livelihood with a dignified life, human rights and social justice are promoted, and climate change vulnerability reduced.
Mission
YOVENCO commits to work with people in poverty and exclusion to improve their socio-economic status, protect their rights, promote gender equality and well-being, and reduce climate change vulnerability through service delivery, empowerment, and policy advocacy.
VIsion
A society where every citizen enjoys access to a better livelihood with a dignified life, human rights and social justice are promoted, and climate change vulnerability reduced.
Mission
YOVENCO commits to work with people in poverty and exclusion to improve their socio-economic status, protect their rights, promote gender equality and well-being, and reduce climate change vulnerability through service delivery, empowerment, and policy advocacy.
Strategic Alliances
We have established strategic alliances with other humanitarian and development actors and have become an influential member of Somaliland civil society networks and forums such as the Somaliland National Youth Organization (SONYO) – an Umbrella Youth Network, Somaliland HIV/AIDS Network (SAHAN), Somaliland Child Right Forum (SOCRIF), Berbera Economic Development Forum (BEDF), Somaliland Pastoral Forum (SOLPAF) and the DAN-GUUD consortium for expanding civic space for youth and women.
YOVENCO is renowned as a reputable organization with a proven track record of implementing timely and relevant projects throughout the country.
Core Values
Humanity
Our purpose is to protect life and health and to ensure respect for all human beings.
Accountability
We conduct our activities with complete and open transparency. We try to be accountable and open in all our business practices.
Integrity
Integrity means that we are truthful and honest in all areas of life, in our professional work, and our personal lives.
Diversity
Diversity shapes our culture. We appreciate each person's contribution to our common goals and treat everyone equally.
Partners
