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 [...]
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 [...]
We are pleased to highlight the establishment of the School Environmental Club at Mocasir School in Mogadishu. Recognizing the importance of educating younger generations about environmental issues, Somali Women in Environment and Climate Change (SWECC) collaborated with Action for Environment (A4E) initiated this program. The goal was to create awareness [...]
Week 94, Somali women in Environment and climate change (SWECC) actively participated in a beach cleanup, showcasing their commitment to environmental conservation and climate change initiatives. This event highlighted the crucial role women play in protecting our natural resources, especially in coastal communities. After the cleanup, we engaged the community [...]
On June 5th, 2023, SWECC organized an engaging event for school children to commemorate World Environment Day, centered around the theme “Beat Plastic Pollution.” The day focused on raising awareness about the negative impact of plastic waste and encouraging sustainable practices among young minds. A key highlight of the event [...]
The second phase of the Quman Initiative, conducted from February to May 2023, focused on empowering women and girls through a comprehensive sewing and recycling training course. In collaboration with SWECC and A4E, this program aimed to equip participants with essential sewing skills, fostering creativity, sustainability, and economic independence while [...]
