The collapse of the Somali government has greatly affected the life of the previously marginalized women population of the country. Hundreds of women have lost either their lives or that of their loved ones, many were raped. While several have become either physically disabled or mentally disregarded.
The only fortunate women population has either fled to seek asylum at
neighboring countries or have become internally displaced to the relatively peaceful area that they ethnically belong to.
Many of those that have been displaced to their areas have played a heroic role in the welfare of their communities, by helping the relatively poor
groups of their respective war-affected societies. Many either worked through the provision of food aid or as social workers.
The roles women play in the provision of family care and in social
development have increased since the collapse of the tyrannical Military regime of Siyad Bare.
In the beginning, their recently developed new roles in society became a burden to them as other than being professional housemaids, the
women groups of the Somali societies were not previously prepared for such tasks and had been marginalized from all aspects of education and skills.
The involvement of the international community in Somalia has
encouraged many women groups and individuals to unify their efforts and resources. By doing this many voluntary women's organizations have been formed since then.
The formation of these humanitarian NGOs was particularly encouraged by the international relief and development action that needed organized community-based local entities that could facilitate the relief and
rehabilitation programs to relatively inaccessible areas.
Although majority of NGOs that had proliferated in the beginning collapsed as they were one-person NGOs and very few had professional human resources with shared goals or had financial resources to sustain themselves.
Daryeel Voluntary Women Development Organization is among the first NGOs that were established in Lasanood town for the facilitation of the
social welfare of their communities. It was primarily a group of women who had individually been involved in the relief activities of their area
that established the organization. The main purpose of establishing this woman's NGO was to empower the war-affected Somali women and their
communities so that they can sustain themselves.
Background:
Passion for Change
2022 - Present
Experience
Advocacy and Empowerment
2018 - 2022
Projects
Recent Works
Implemented a community outreach program to provide education and support to women in rural areas.
Upcoming Initiatives
Launching a mentorship program to connect young women with successful professionals in their field.
Ongoing Campaigns
Running a fundraising campaign to provide essential resources and support to domestic violence survivors.
Collaborating with local businesses to create employment opportunities for women in marginalized communities.