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Landmark Memorandum Signed

The MOU was signed in Hargeisa by the Minister of Investment and Industrial Development, HE. Abdirasak Ibrahim Mohamed, and Abdirahman Hashi, the Somaliland Director of Shuraako. This initiative aims to boost investments in Somaliland’s production sector, fostering economic opportunities and job creation.

July 27,2024

Transforming Waste Management in Somaliland

Waste management has long been a pressing challenge in Somaliland. Recent studies paint a stark picture: in Hargeisa, Somaliland's capital, only 65% of daily waste is collected due to inefficient equipment. This gap in sanitation services not only affects public health but also hampers economic growth and quality of life.

September 20,2024
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Saddam M. Ahmed
December 16, 2024

Poultry Farming in Puntland

Empowering Local Production Through Strategic Investment
In November 2014, the founders of Soma Chicken Farm sought to understand whether the region’s climate, water supply, and locally sourced feed could support sustainable egg and meat production, and it sure can!
Drone shot of outside of 2 barns in Puntland one that holds adult chickens and one that holds baby chicks.
Saddam M. Ahmed
November 27, 2024

Powering Progress

Baidoa Electric Company (BECO)
Baidoa Electric Company (BECO) has provided reliable, affordable electricity to Baidoa in Somalia’s South and Central regions for over a decade, and aims to serve as a model for other communities.
Close up shot of Baidoa Electric Company's solar panels on their company property in Mogadishu
Saddam M. Ahmed
November 14, 2024

The Value of Investing in Agriculture

Gobsoor Farm, with Shuraako's support, has boosted output and revenue, positively impacting the local economy and showcasing agriculture's investment potential.
Close shot of freshly picked cabbage on Gabsoor Farm in a wheelbarrow
OEF
October 30, 2024

Agriculture, Food Security, and Peace

The Horn of Africa, encompassing countries like Somalia, Kenya, Ethiopia, and Djibouti, faces some challenges in food security due to recurrent droughts, conflicts, and climate change. Cultivating food in this region is not just about feeding the population; it is intrinsically linked to sustainable...
a red canvas bag sitting on a farm filled with large perfectly shaped green bell peppers
OEF
September 30, 2024

The Greenhouse Strategy

Sustainable Agriculture and Sustainable Peace in Hargeisa
Gobsoor Farm operates over 15 greenhouses, ensuring a continuous supply of tomatoes throughout the year. The farm’s advanced infrastructure includes two boreholes, drip irrigation systems, and solar-powered water pumps, all contributing to efficient and sustainable farming practices.
A group of farmers walking in between 2 greenhouses on a partly sunny day
Saddam M. Ahmed
August 14, 2024

Somaliland Investment Forum & Expo

Hargeisa, Somaliland
One Earth Future is a proud co-sponsor of this year's Somaliland Investment & Industrial Exhibition in Hargeisa! Our Somaliland Director of Shuraako gives us a quick look inside where Shuraako clients and other Somaliland entrepreneurs have the chance to attract new investors, form strategic partner...
Sahra speaking into a microphone at the Somaliland Investment Expo
Saddam M. Ahmed
July 27, 2024

Landmark Memorandum Signed

The Initiative Aims to Boost Investment in the Production Sector in Somaliland
The MOU was signed in Hargeisa by the Minister of Investment and Industrial Development, HE. Abdirasak Ibrahim Mohamed, and Abdirahman Hashi, the Somaliland Director of Shuraako. This initiative aims to boost investments in Somaliland’s production sector, fostering economic opportunities and job cre...
Minister of Investment and Industrial Development, HE. Abdirasak Ibrahim Mohamed, and Abdirahman Hashi, the Somaliland Director of Shuraako smiling after signing memorandum of understanding
Saddam M. Ahmed - Communications and Visibility Specialist
August 24, 2023

Reviving Hope Through Skill: A Tale of Community Transformation

In the heart of the Bulahar fishing community, a transformation was underway, fueled by the determination of individuals like Khalid Hassan. Khalid's journey from a community member to a skilled mechanic unfolded, marking a turning point for his community and their relationship with the sea.
Aydin Shahidi
April 24, 2023

Sensemaking as a Tool for Deepening Organizational Learning

Leveraging the power of collective sensemaking can amplify the impact of learning efforts and help organizations practice adaptive management more effectively. This, in turn, enables organizations to proactively manage risks and seize emerging opportunities for scaling impact.
Sensemaking
Aydin Shahidi
November 18, 2022

Leveraging A Learning Approach to Address Complex Problems More Effectively

Throughout OEF’s journey, we have learned a few organizational heuristics that are key for embracing the characteristics of complexity while maintaining operational effectiveness and maximizing the opportunity for impact. We believe that one of the core competencies organizations can leverage in suc...
Leveraging A Learning Approach to Address Complex Problems
November 14, 2022

Breaking Through Impossible Conflict with the BB3 Workshop

For the past 5 years, xNI has been working with William Ury, co-founder of Harvard’s Program on Negotiation and best-selling co-author of Getting to YES to distill 45+ years of experience working in difficult conflict around the world into a proven method and mindset that works to transform seemingl...
September 02, 2022

"Combatting the Psychology of Bias:" OEF's Conor Seyle in SSIR

How can social impact organizations do a better job of creating environments that encourage risk reduction behavior in ways that authentically meet our social needs? OEF's Conor Seyle explores how our brains undermine long-term thinking, and what social impact organizations can do about it in thi...
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