Vision, Mission and Values

Vision

A Somalia in which young people, women, communities and institutions have the knowledge, skills and opportunities required to participate fully in the country’s social, economic and institutional development.

Mission

The mission of Rawdah Youth Organization is to strengthen human capital and the capacities of Somali communities and institutions through vocational and language training, TVET, skills development and youth employability, integrating these priorities with educational and career guidance, youth and women’s empowerment, capacity building, institutional development, peacebuilding and national and international cooperation.

Principles and values

  1. Integrity

    Legality, fairness and responsibility in the management of activities and resources.

  2. Accountability

    Responsibility towards beneficiaries, institutions, partners and donors.

  3. Local Ownership

    Somali communities and institutions should be central actors in development processes.

  4. Inclusion

    Equal access to opportunities without discrimination.

  5. Youth Empowerment

    Young people are actors of development, not merely beneficiaries.

  6. Gender Equality

    Promoting women's and girls' access to training, employment and leadership.

  7. Partnership

    Cooperation among civil society, institutions, universities, the private sector and international partners.

  8. Innovation

    Developing practical solutions adaptable to social and economic change.

  9. Sustainability

    Building lasting capacities and reducing dependence on short-term assistance.

  10. Dignity

    Protecting the individual, rights and safety of beneficiaries.