On May 10th, 2025, Somali Women in Environment and Climate Change (SWECC) organized a powerful networking event in Mogadishu under the theme “Empowering Somali Women Through Climate Advocacy – A Path to Solutions.” The event brought together 35 young Somali women from across sectors—including civil society, academia, the private sector, [...]
Somalia is currently facing severe environmental challenges, including recurring droughts, floods, deforestation, and the impacts of climate change. Moreover, the current curriculum frequently overlooks environmental education, limiting students’ ability to understand and respond to these pressing challenges. One critical barrier to addressing these issues is the limited environmental awareness among [...]
The School Environmental Club is committed to promoting environmental awareness through meaningful activities like tree planting. Trees offer numerous benefits such as improving air quality, supporting biodiversity, and combating climate change. Through active participation, students learn to value the natural environment and understand their role in protecting it. Our mission [...]
On 25 September 2024, an environmental education campaign was conducted at SYL Primary and Secondary School, located in Zone K of the Hodan district. This event was part of the “Empowering Students for Climate Action & Sustainability” project, aimed at raising awareness among young students about the importance of protecting [...]
“Water Wonders: Why Conservation Matters” was launched at Mocasir School to educate students about the critical importance of water conservation. The event began with an engaging assembly attended by nearly 250 students. The session opened with a discussion about the essential role water plays in our daily lives. Powerful stories [...]
SWECC participated as special guests at the Daango iyo Deegan program organized by Action for Environment. Titled “Women’s Leadership in Sustainable Development,” emphasized the significant contributions of Somali women in shaping effective, equitable environmental policies. Women’s leadership is essential for shaping a sustainable future in Somalia. Women often serve as [...]
On June 7th, our team took part in a significant beach clean-up at Liido beach, one day before World Ocean Day on 8th June 2024. SWECC’S Partnership with Olalaha Xeebta Liido, this initiative aimed to raise awareness about the urgent issue of plastic waste in our oceans and inspire local [...]
Our team was honored to participate in World Environment Day 2024, celebrated annually on June 5th. This vital platform addresses pressing environmental issues, with this year’s theme being “Land Restoration: Combating Desertification and Drought Resilience.” It highlights the urgent need to restore degraded lands and combat the impacts of climate [...]
On May 22, 2024, we celebrated world Biodiversity Day to highlight the importance of protecting our natural world. Theme was “Be part of the plan”. Somali Women in Environment and Climate Change (SWECC) together with Action for Environment (A4E) and Somali Youth Biodiversity Network (SYBN) held a special art program [...]
SWECC had the significant privilege of attending the first week of COP28, a pivotal two-week event held from November 30 to December 12, 2023, at Expo City in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) brought together global leaders and stakeholders from 197 countries and welcomed [...]
