Our mission
Empower young people and communities through peacebuilding, leadership, capacity development, and inclusive initiatives.
Youth for Peace and Prosperous · Somalia
Young people shaping a more peaceful and prosperous future
Empower young people and communities through peacebuilding, leadership, capacity development, and inclusive initiatives.
Southwest State of Somalia and Mogadishu, Somalia
Established5 February 2017
Published program areas7
Where we workSouthwest State & Mogadishu
About YPP
Rooted in community, led by youth
Peacebuilding shaped by young people and their communities.
Established on 5 February 2017, Youth for Peace and Prosperous works in Southwest State of Somalia and Mogadishu. We bring young people and communities into peacebuilding, leadership, capacity development, and inclusive initiatives.
YPP works alongside youth, women, vulnerable communities, persons with disabilities, and internally displaced people. Our approach values participation, inclusion, dialogue, and locally grounded solutions.
Our vision
A peaceful, inclusive, and prosperous society where young people actively contribute to peacebuilding and sustainable development.
Our values
Peace and non-violence; youth leadership and participation; inclusion and equality; accountability and transparency; community ownership; and human dignity.
Executive DirectorIbrahim Aden Ali
What we do
Our programs
6 program areas focused on peacebuilding, youth participation, and inclusive community development.
Community Peace Forums
Community forums focused on dialogue, peacebuilding, and participation.
Youth Forums on Peace and Security
Forums for young people to engage with peace and security issues.
Sports for Peace and Development
Sports activities as an approach to peacebuilding and community development.
Peace Education in Schools
Peace education activities for school communities.
Conflict Prevention and Resolution
Initiatives focused on preventing and resolving conflict.
Youth Leadership and Participation in Peacebuilding
Youth leadership and participation in peacebuilding.
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Upcoming event
Connect with YPP and our community through peacebuilding and youth-led activities.
Coming soon
YPP Community Peacebuilding Gathering
Join young people and community members for a gathering focused on dialogue, peace, and community collaboration.
Date and venue: To be announced.
Contact YPP about this eventIn pictures
Moments from our community
These photographs highlight YPP's work to strengthen youth leadership, peacebuilding, and community collaboration. They reflect the importance of participation and partnership in building a peaceful, inclusive society.
People behind the work
Our team
Meet the people working with communities through YPP.
Executive Director
Ibrahim Aden Ali
Project Coordinator
Sharif Aymoy Abdinoor
Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer
Hussein Mohamed Ibrahim
Operation and Finance Technical Advisor
Peter Oire Gutuma
Admin & Human Resources Officer
Aniso Hussein Ali
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Southwest State of Somalia and Mogadishu, Somalia
Executive Director: Ibrahim Aden Ali
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