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August 2, 2025WSF Leads Community Dialogue on Gender-Based Violence in Deynile District
On December 17, 2024, the Women’s Initiative for Sustainable Future (WSF), in partnership with action medeor e.V. and BM, hosted a vital community dialogue session in Deynille, Somalia. This session focused on combating gender-based violence (GBV) by enhancing knowledge of its forms, early detection, effective responses, and establishing community-based reporting mechanisms. Gender-based violence remains a
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July 30, 2025WSF Champions Gender-Inclusive Policy Reforms Across Somalia
WSF gender policy reforms in Somalia are tackling deep-rooted inequalities that affect women and girls across the country. In Somalia, gender disparities remain some of the most severe in the Horn of Africa. From access to education and healthcare to fair representation in decision-making, women and girls continue to be left behind. According to UN
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Women’s Initiative for Sustainable Future (WSF) is guided by the following values
Accountability
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Professionalism
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Integrity
Acting with honesty and strong moral principles, even in the face of challenges.
Empowernment
Strengthening beneficiaries and communities with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to lead lasting sustainable change.
Transparency
Promoting openness and honesty in our operations, communication, and use of resources.
Inclusivity
Ensuring that all voices, especially the most marginalized groups are heard, valued, and represented.
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Security
WSF's primary goal is to achieve sustainable food and nutrition security for the most vulnerable by focusing on agricultural and rural development.
Human Rights &
Protection
WSF actively works to protect the rights & dignity of vulnerable groups, especially women & girls. We respond to GBV crises, early marriage, & FGM & advocate for the rights of women and girls in IDP camps and rural areas.
Climate-Smart
Solutions
WSF focuses on assisting people acutely affected by climate change to conform with adaptive climate solutions e.g., climate-smart agricultural practices.
Early Child
Education
WSF focuses on improving the quality & accessibility of early childhood education to ensure a strong educational foundation. WSF seeks to lay the groundwork for lifelong learning and success.
Healthcare
Services
WSF advocates for healthcare access, emphasizing preventative measures, maternal & child health, & tackling endemic diseases to reduce health disparities.
Sustainable
Livelihoods
WSF focuses on building self-reliant communities that are better positioned to tackle long-term challenges, from economic instability to environmental threats.
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