Somali Youth Empowerment Program (SOYEP) is dedicated to creating a peaceful society for the youth in Somalia. They conduct regular peace building programs, workshops, and initiatives across the country. SOYEP's initiatives focus on peace promotion, reconciliation, and conflict resolution among young people to reduce their involvement in violence. The programs address specific challenges faced by Somali youth through extensive research and needs assessments.
SOYEP actively involves youth in all stages of the peacebuilding process, empowering them to take ownership and become leaders for positive change. Practical skills in conflict resolution, mediation, communication, and leadership are taught through interactive sessions. Dialogue and reconciliation sessions create safe spaces for young people from diverse backgrounds to share and understand each other.
Mentorship programs connect youth with experienced peacebuilders, providing guidance and support. Monitoring and evaluation ensure program effectiveness and continuous improvement. SOYEP believes in the transformative power of youth and aims to create a peaceful future by empowering them to become active agents of positive change.