
What We Do
Women&Youth Empowerment
Strengthening leadership, rights, participation and economic opportunities for women and youth.
Sector Overview
Our Approach
As a women-led organization, HURDO invests in the leadership, rights and economic agency of women and youth across Somalia. The sector strengthens participation, skills and social inclusion so women and youth can shape community decisions.
Our Objective
Main Objective
Strengthen the leadership, participation, rights and socio-economic opportunities of women and youth.
Objectives
Specific Objectives
The results this sector is designed to deliver with crisis-affected communities.
- Increase meaningful participation of women and youth in community decision-making
- Strengthen leadership and advocacy skills
- Expand livelihood and skills opportunities
- Promote rights, inclusion and social participation
Intervention
Priority Areas of Intervention
- Women’s Leadership
- Youth Leadership
- Civic Participation
- Advocacy & Rights Awareness
- Skills Development
- Economic Empowerment
- Community Engagement
- Mentorship & Capacity Building
How We Work
How We Work
A clear locally led path from first conversation to community ownership.
- Community Engagement
Work with communities to identify local priorities and risks.
- Needs Assessment
Gather enough information to design a context-appropriate response.
- Participatory Planning
Shape plans with communities and local partners.
- Implementation
Deliver activities through local teams and community mechanisms.
- Monitoring & Learning
Track progress and use learning to improve quality.
- Local Ownership
Strengthen sustainability through community leadership.

