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Saddam M. Ahmed
November 14, 2024

The Value of Investing in Agriculture

The Case of Gabsoor Farm
Gobsoor Farm demonstrates the high potential of agricultural investments. With Shuraako’s support, the farm has not only increased its output and revenue but has also positively impacted the local economy and community. Gobsoor’s journey is a strong example of why farms, with strategic investment, a...
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

Transforming Agriculture and Promoting 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
OEF
September 20, 2024

Transforming Waste Management in Somaliland

Kaafi Enterprise for Environmental Protection and Sanitation (KEEPS)
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 grow...
Female KEEPS employees working to clean up a beach area
Saddam M. Ahmed
August 26, 2024

Client Spotlight: Tayo Plastic Factory

Hargeisa, Somaliland
Tayo Household Plastic Factory Ltd., a local company with big dreams, has been transforming the landscape of plastic manufacturing since 2017.
Saddam M. Ahmed
August 14, 2024

Somaliland Investment & 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...
Saddam M. Ahmed
July 27, 2024

Landmark Memorandum of Understanding Signed in Somaliland

The Initiative Aims to Boost Investment in the Production Sector
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
July 26, 2024

Client Spotlight: ILO Tango

A simple idea has blossomed into a refreshing success story. Since 2002, ILO Tango has been quenching thirsts and winning hearts with its delectable powdered fruit drink mixes.
Saddam M. Ahmed
May 29, 2024

Shuraako and The Danish International Development Agency Team Up

To Launch a Technical Assistance and Capacity Building Program for SME's
The initiative provides support for small and medium-sized enterprises to help them thrive in the Somali region. Hoden, the project manager in Mogadishu, says this technical assistance and capacity building program is part of a bigger strategy to help solve problems in many sectors of the emerging e...
Saddam M. Ahmed
April 07, 2024

OEF's Shuraako Program Hosts Iftar Meeting

Uniting Voices for Economic Progress
Mogadishu :  OEF's Shuraako Program recently hosted an inspiring Iftar gathering on March 28th, 2024, at Mogadishu's Paradise Hotel. The event brought together clients, stakeholders, and representatives from various agencies, underscoring a pivotal moment for the program's trajectory and future pros...
Saddam M. Ahmed
March 01, 2024

Sweet Success

Yahye Bakery and Sweets in Hargeisa embarks on a transformative journey.
Yahye Bakery and Sweets in Hargeisa embarks on a transformative journey propelled by strategic investment from One Earth Future’s Shuraako program. Abdi Khadar Mohamed Osman, the General Manager, tells us about some of the significant milestones achieved through this partnership.
Shuraako
March 11, 2022

Somali Women Cultivating Sustainable Peace

One Earth Future and Shuraako are proud to present the short film “Somali Women Cultivating Sustainable Peace”. The film showcases several female farm owners in the Garowe/Puntland region of Somalia supported through Shuraako’s Nordic Horn of Africa Opportunities Fund.
Somali Women standing in her farm
January 10, 2022

New Shuraako Impact Investments Support Youth, Foster Renewable Energy

As 2022 begins, Shuraako continues to provide Nordic Horn of Africa Opportunities Fund loans for businesses in the Somali region that are building markets and livelihoods in several important sectors. With a focus on companies that provide youth employment and utilize renewable energy, Shuraako rece...
Woman holding farm product
November 09, 2021

Shuraako Investments Creating Permanent Jobs for Women

As a program of the One Earth Future Foundation, Shuraako believes that women play a vital role in sustaining a more peaceful world. Shuraako tracks the addition of jobs for women for each of the companies with which we work through midterm progress reports.

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