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From Holland to Qardho: The Making of Successful Cosmetics Business with Local Production in the Land of Punt

She was born in Mogadishu where she grew up in her childhood, but the circumstances did not allow her to remain in her hometown, and the displacement caused her to become part of the thousands of refugees Somalis who were scattered around the world. She left the country in 1991, when she was a young …

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Hal’abuurkii Hanaqaaday : Sheekada Injineer Sahra Cabdikarim Ibraahim

Guud ahaan haweenka Soomaaliyeed waxa ay laf dhabar u yihiin nolosha malaayiin qof oo Soomaaliyeed, burburkii dawladdii dhexe ee dalka haweenku waxa ay dhexda u xirteen abuuritaanka hal-abuurro iyo ganacsiyo ay ku maaraynayaan nolosha qoysaskooda, ganacsiyadaasi waxay isugu jiraan kuwo yar yar oo ay ka bilaabaan meel aad u hoosaysa iyo kuwo dhexe, ganacsiyada ay …

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The Story of Sahro: Trailblazer in the Field of Technology for Somali Women

In general, Somali women are the backbone of the lives of millions of Somalis. With the collapse of the central government, Somali women stood up for the creation of businesses and livelihoods for their families and communities. Small businesses have played a significant role in providing for families, wealth creation, education development, and economic growth …

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The Story of Ayan Qarbe: Serving the Nation in Uniform and Setting an Example for Women

Ayaan Qarbe was born in the countryside of Eyl district, a historic town that was once home to one of Somalia’s anti-colonial leaders, Sayid Mohamed Abdulle Hassan. Eyl is part of the Nugal region.Her father was an officer with the Somali Chamber of Commerce at the time, and her family moved to the Somali capital …

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WIMISOM Organized Basic Journalism Training in Galkaio for Early Career Female Journalists

With support of National Endowment for Democracy – NED, Women in Media Initiative Somalia -WIMISOM from 19-20 of March 2022 has conducted a Training on Ethics and Principles of Journalism for Early Career Female Journalists in Galkiao. The objective was to impart in journalists knowledge and skills on principles of good journalism, essential qualities of …

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WIMISOM Organizes Training of Journalists and Bloggers on Storytelling for Social Change.

Women in Media Initiatives Somalia (WIMISOM) organized three-day training for journalists and bloggers on story telling for social change in Garowe from 2nd to 4th of January 2022. The objective of this training was to impart in the participants knowledge and skills which enables them to produce programs and to develop stories which contribute to …

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WIMISOM Organizes Training for Journalism on Ethics and Principles of Journalism for Journalists in Bosaso

With support from National Endowment for Democracy, WIMISOM organized a two-day training for fifteen early career female journalists in Bosaso. The training was on the ethics and principles of good journalism. In his opening remarks Yahye Mohamed, WIMISOM head of programs has stated the objective of the training and the importance of such training for …

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