Women and HURDO staff at a women's rights training

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.

  1. Increase meaningful participation of women and youth in community decision-making
  2. Strengthen leadership and advocacy skills
  3. Expand livelihood and skills opportunities
  4. 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.

  1. Community Engagement

    Work with communities to identify local priorities and risks.

  2. Needs Assessment

    Gather enough information to design a context-appropriate response.

  3. Participatory Planning

    Shape plans with communities and local partners.

  4. Implementation

    Deliver activities through local teams and community mechanisms.

  5. Monitoring & Learning

    Track progress and use learning to improve quality.

  6. Local Ownership

    Strengthen sustainability through community leadership.