Shaqo Platform trains Somali youth, tests their new skills and connects them to jobs so they can thrive!
Shaqo Platform helps Somali youth get jobs through skills development, entrepreneurship training, business accelerator programs etc.
We also foster cross-sector collaboration and advocate for better policies to create a supportive environment for job creation, economic growth and social mobility.
We focus on
Green Jobs
We create green jobs for youth, nurturing their success in sustainable farming and small-scale food businesses.
Blue Jobs
We leverage maritime resources and enhance the entire fish value chain to unlock job opportunities.
Digital Jobs
With digital skills, we open doors for the youth to local and global opportunities in a fast-changing world.
Service Jobs
We boost youth employability in the service sector by enhancing skills and expanding opportunities.
Our impact
958
Youth trained in vocational skills, job readiness and entrepreneurship
802
Youth employed or self-employed
49
Businesses established or scaled up
343
Average monthly income of employed youth, far above local average of $61.80