Somaliland, which is often praised to be the beacon of democracy in the Horn of Africa, has a vast majority of young people mostly women. 70 percent of the population is estimated to be under 35 years old. This huge force, however, does not still have space in democratization processes and politics as well which …
Launching Ceremony: Expanding Civic Space, Empowering Youth and Women in Somaliland Read More »
Fadumo is a sixty-seven years old former FGM practitioner. She lives in the State House IDP with her family. She began performing Female Genital Mutilation on young girls about 29 years ago. Fadumo, whose family is very poor, has never had the opportunity of education and is illiterate. Given her circumstances, and her lack of …
YOVENCO commits to working with people to improve their socioeconomic status, protect their rights, and promote gender equality and well-being. To ensure that, tangible progress has been made in these areas so far provided that YOVENCO partners and collaborates with local authorities and communities. Furthermore, YOVENCO is an active and influential member within Civil Society …
YOVENCO NGO, with its comprehensive humanitarian duties and a broader scope of work, have immensely contributed to reshaping societies since its establishment in 2001. YOVENCO, as a youth-led initiative based in the frenetically chaotic and turbulent region of the Horn of Africa firmly believes in the importance of mobilizing youth, investing in their future, reinvigorating …
23 Students Graduated from YOVENCO’S TVET Program Read More »
