What we do - Center for Peace and Governance

Educate citizens on governance structures, transparency, and accountability.
Promote ethical leadership, integrity, and transparency within public service.
Empower communities to hold leaders accountable and advocate for responsible governance practices.
Facilitate dialogues on electoral reform and representation to improve governance structures and processes.

Strengthen community-led peace initiatives and support local conflict mediation efforts.
Address clan-based conflicts and marginalization through inclusive, participatory dialogue.
Train peace ambassadors to serve as community leaders and work towards preventing and resolving conflicts.
Provide youth and women with leadership opportunities, equipping them with the skills to engage in governance and peacebuilding efforts.

Use innovative media channels such as social media, mobile apps, and community radio to educate citizens on governance, human rights, and the importance of active participation.
Organize community-driven accountability forums where citizens can engage directly with local leaders to discuss governance challenges and demand transparency.
Promote grassroots movements that foster democratic engagement and encourage local-level civic participation.

Strengthen the relationship between local communities and security forces by promoting trust, communication, and collaboration.
Facilitate dialogue between citizens and security institutions to ensure that public safety is maintained in a way that respects human rights and upholds the rule of law.
Advocate for security sector reform to improve the effectiveness and accountability of local police forces and other security institutions.

Social Cohesion & Cross-Border Peacebuilding

Promote social cohesion within Somali communities and across the Horn of Africa by addressing ethnic divisions, supporting inter-community dialogue, and reducing resource-based conflicts.
Develop cross-border peacebuilding initiatives that involve neighboring countries to address regional security concerns and promote stability across the region.

Digital Literacy & Access to Information

Implement programs to enhance digital literacy, particularly for youth and women, enabling them to better engage with governance processes, access information, and participate in democratic practices.
Promote the use of digital tools for community engagement, enhancing citizens’ ability to interact with the government and advocate for their rights

Electoral Integrity & Advocacy

Advocate for the reform of Somalia’s electoral system, promoting fairness, transparency, and accountability in the electoral process as the country works towards direct elections.
Educate the public about the importance of electoral integrity, and encourage active participation in the ongoing electoral reforms, even within the current indirect system.
Engage in campaigns to raise awareness of citizens’ rights to vote, and their role in advocating for free and fair elections once direct voting is implemented.