Phase https://phase.so Community First Sat, 17 Oct 2026 17:10:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.3 https://phase.so/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/cropped-Favicon-32x32.png Phase https://phase.so 32 32 El Niño 2026: Preparing Somali Communities for a Wet and Risky Deyr Season https://phase.so/2026/10/17/el-nino-2026-preparing-somali-communities-for-a-wet-and-risky-deyr-season/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 17:10:00 +0000 https://phase.so/?p=2930 Somalia has just come through a hard stretch of drought. The next shock is likely to be water. U.S. forecasters now give a 75 percent chance that this El Niño will reach historic strength between October and December, stronger than any event on record since 1950. For communities along Somalia’s rivers and in its displacement settlements, the Deyr season is now the main period of risk.

What is El Niño, and why does it matter here?

El Niño is a recurring climate pattern in which the central and eastern Pacific Ocean warms well above normal. Its effects reach far beyond the Pacific. In the Horn of Africa it usually means heavier rain during the October to December Deyr season, which normally carries up to 70% of Somalia’s annual rainfall.

On 3 September 2026, the World Meteorological Organization reported that El Niño was firmly established and expected to strengthen, with a near-100% likelihood of lasting through February 2027. The outlook for Somalia follows from that: above-normal rainfall is forecast across most of the Horn of Africa this Deyr, consistent with the wetter conditions Somalia saw in the El Niño years of 1997 and 2023.

Why the risk is serious

More rain is not simply good news for a country that has just endured drought.

River flooding. An El Niño climate impact outlook for Somalia from UNDRR identifies a credible risk of severe flooding in the Jubba and Shabelle river corridors if El Niño strengthens alongside a positive Indian Ocean Dipole. The outlook stresses that this is not certain, but that early action is valuable given the lead time available. Heavy rain in the Ethiopian highlands, combined with local rain, could send river levels rising quickly and contaminate water sources, raising the risk of cholera and acute watery diarrhoea.

A weakened starting point. Gu rains were below average, and the 2025 Deyr and early 2026 drought strained water systems, livestock and household resilience. Hard, dry ground absorbs rain poorly, and households with little left to sell or borrow against have less room to cope with flooding.

Compounded displacement and need. The International Rescue Committee reported in July that 4.8 million people in Somalia were already in need of urgent aid, a number expected to climb as flooding compounds the drought. Flooding also threatens crops, roads, schools and health facilities, and it forces families into overcrowded settlements.

Specific areas need close attention. One analysis of the Deyr outlook highlights Bay, Lower Shabelle and Hiiraan. Some dry-season areas, such as parts of Ceerigaabo, Laasqoray and Iskushuban, are not expected to see meaningful Deyr rain. The forecast is not the same everywhere, so local information matters.

What is already being done

Preparation is under way. In September, the government approved a National El Niño Preparedness Plan, bringing federal institutions, Federal Member States and local authorities under one framework. FAO has begun anticipatory action, including debris clearance around the Sabuun Barrage to benefit about 269,000 people, and forecast-based cash assistance for nearly 38,000 of the most vulnerable people to support immediate needs and safe relocation.

The principle behind this work is the one that matters most: acting before the water arrives and talking to communities at risks costs less and protects more than responding afterwards.

PHASE’s response

PHASE is ready to deploy WASH, livelihood and shelter support in the areas hardest hit by El Niño flooding. Working with local authorities, communities and partners, we will prioritise safe water, protection from waterborne disease, emergency shelter for displaced families, and recovery of livelihoods.

What communities and partners can do now

  • Follow official warnings. Rely on SoDMA, FAO-SWALIM and local authority alerts, and share them in local language through community leaders, radio and mosques. Forecasts change through the season.
  • Protect water and health. Use safe water storage and treatment, keep latrines and wells from flooding, and seek care early for diarrhoea and fever.
  • Plan evacuation routes. Households near rivers should agree on higher ground, safe routes and a meeting point before the water rises.
  • Protect assets and food. Move seed, grain and key documents to higher ground, and plan for livestock movement.
  • Support the most vulnerable. Women, children, older people, people with disabilities and displaced families need to be included in warnings and evacuation plans from the start.

 

Risk and opportunity

Flooding is the main danger, but wetter conditions can also bring pasture regrowth, recharged water sources and a chance to rebuild after drought. That outcome depends on how well communities are prepared and how quickly support reaches them. PHASE will continue to work with communities, local authorities, and humanitarian and development partners to reduce the harm of this Deyr season and protect the recovery that can follow.

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]]> PHASE Executive Director Honoured at the Africa 100 Most Influential Persons Awards https://phase.so/2026/10/01/phase-executive-director-honoured-at-the-africa-100-most-influential-persons-awards/ Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:53:05 +0000 https://phase.so/?p=2916 Rwanda, 25 September 2026.

Dr. Mohamed Abukar Mohamed, Executive Director of Pragmatic Help Achieving Social Empowerment (PHASE), was honoured at the 3rd Edition of the Africa 100 Most Influential Persons Awards in Rwanda. He received the title of Africa Influential Leader, along with a Certificate of Honour and a commemorative plaque.

The awards are organised by The Business Executive and were held under the theme “Recognizing the People Determining Africa’s Socio-Economic Direction.” They recognise leaders from across the continent for their contribution to Africa’s growth and development.

The recognition

The award recognises Dr. Mohamed’s “exceptional leadership, remarkable achievements, and valuable contribution to the growth and development of Africa.” Presented to him as Executive Director of PHASE, it also acknowledged PHASE and the communities it serves.

Leadership at PHASE

Dr. Mohamed leads PHASE’s strategic direction, partnerships, and programme delivery. Under his leadership, PHASE works with communities across Somalia on programmes that strengthen livelihoods, expand access to essential services, and build local capacity for lasting change. He has guided the organisation in building partnerships with donors, government institutions, and civil society, with an emphasis on accountability and measurable results.

What the recognition means for PHASE

Recognition at a continental level strengthens the visibility of Somali civil society and of the work PHASE does with its partners. It also reinforces the standards the organisation holds itself to: accountability, integrity, and results for the communities it serves.

PHASE will continue to work with donors, government institutions, civil society, and local communities to deliver programmes that advance social empowerment in Somalia.

” I am honoured to receive this recognition, and I accept it on behalf of everyone at PHASE. This award belongs to our staff, our partners, and the communities who trust us to work alongside them every day. It strengthens our commitment to deliver practical, accountable results that empower people across Somalia.”

Acknowledgements

PHASE thanks The Business Executive and the organisers of the Africa 100 Most Influential Persons Awards. It also thanks its staff, partners, donors, and the communities whose trust and collaboration make its work possible.

About the Africa 100 Most Influential Persons Awards
Organised by The Business Executive, the awards recognise 100 leaders each edition for their role in shaping Africa’s socio-economic direction. The 2026 ceremony was the 3rd edition.

]]> After the Drought, the Flood: Somalia Braces for a Powerful El Niño https://phase.so/2026/09/10/after-the-drought-the-flood-somalia-braces-for-a-powerful-el-nino/ Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:01:32 +0000 https://phase.so/?p=2584 For years, the story of climate change in Somalia has been told through dry riverbeds and dying livestock. This season, the story flips. Forecasters across the region are now warning of the opposite extreme: a strong El Niño is developing in the Pacific, paired with a positive Indian Ocean Dipole, and together they are expected to bring a wetter-than-normal Deyr season to Somalia between October and December. Parts of central and southern Somalia have a very high likelihood of heavy rainfall, with some areas expected to see totals exceeding 400mm. Regional climate scientists are already pointing to 1997 and 2023 as the closest comparisons — both years remembered for the severe flooding that followed.

For communities already stretched thin by consecutive droughts, that is not simply good news. Ground hardened by years of dryness doesn’t absorb heavy rain well; it sheds it, fast, into flash floods. Riverine communities along the Jubba and Shabelle are especially exposed, and forecasters are warning of a credible risk of major flooding in those corridors if the season plays out as expected. The same rains that could finally replenish wells and pasture can just as easily destroy the crops, homes, and roads that stand in their path.

This is the paradox at the heart of Somalia’s climate reality: the crisis rarely arrives as one kind of disaster. It swings — drought to flood, scarcity to excess — often within the same year, testing communities from both directions.

 

A Climate That No Longer Keeps Its Old Rhythm

For generations, Somali pastoral and agro-pastoral life was built around a predictable calendar: the gu and deyr rains, the movement of herds along known routes, the planting seasons timed to the sky. That rhythm has come undone. Seasons now swing between prolonged dry spells and sudden, intense rainfall — sometimes within the same year. An El Niño season like the one forecast for late 2026 is a sharp reminder of just how fast the pendulum can swing, and how little room communities have to recover between shocks.

Livestock, the backbone of rural livelihoods, bear the brunt either way. Drought weakens or kills herds slowly; flash floods can wipe them out in a single night, along with the savings, dowries, and school fees that depend on them. Whichever extreme arrives, it’s the same families absorbing the shock, often before they’ve recovered from the last one.

Resilience Is Not a Buzzword Here — It’s a Daily Practice

It would be easy to tell this story only as loss. But spend time in the communities PHASE supports and a different picture also emerges: people are not simply waiting for the next drought to break them. They are adapting, often with very little outside help, drawing on knowledge passed down for generations and combining it with new tools and information.

A few of the adaptations taking root:

  • Diversified livelihoods. Families once dependent solely on livestock are adding small-scale trade, poultry, or drought-tolerant crops to spread their risk, so one bad season doesn’t mean total loss.
  • Water as shared infrastructure — built to handle too much, not just too little. Community-managed water points and catchments are being rehabilitated with an eye to both ends of the extreme: storage for dry months, and drainage or flood-resistant siting ahead of a season like this one.
  • Early warning, community-style. Long before formal alerts arrive, elders and local committees read the signs — grazing conditions, river levels, animal health — and adjust movement and stocking decisions accordingly. With a strong El Niño forecast, linking this local knowledge to formal flood early-warning and evacuation planning is more urgent than ever.
  • Land governance that protects the commons. Secure and fairly managed access to grazing land and water reduces the resource conflicts that climate stress so easily inflames, especially between settled and mobile communities — and matters just as much when floods force sudden movement as when drought does.
  • Education that doesn’t stop when families move. Where displacement disrupts schooling — whether families are fleeing drought or fleeing rising water — flexible and community-based learning options keep children, especially girls, connected to education even as households adapt their movement patterns.

None of these are silver bullets. Each is a small hedge against an increasingly unpredictable climate — and together, they are what resilience actually looks like on the ground: not a single dramatic intervention, but many small, sustained adjustments, made by people who understand their environment better than anyone arriving from outside ever could.

Why Adaptation Has to Be Local

A recurring lesson from Somalia’s climate response is this: solutions designed far from the communities they’re meant to serve rarely fit. A borehole placed without consulting grazing patterns can sit unused. A drought-response plan that ignores customary land governance can deepen tension rather than ease it. Real resilience is built when communities are treated as decision-makers, not just recipients — when local knowledge about rainfall patterns, grazing corridors, and social trust is placed on equal footing with technical expertise.

That is the thread running through PHASE’s approach: working with communities, local leaders, and partners to strengthen what already exists — water systems, land governance structures, health and education access — rather than replacing them, so that resilience is something communities own, not something delivered to them.

The Season Ahead

With El Niño strengthening and a wetter Deyr season on the horizon, the coming months are a test of anticipatory action as much as long-term adaptation. That means acting now, before the rains peak: clearing drainage, pre-positioning supplies, reinforcing riverbanks and shelters in known flood corridors, and making sure early-warning messages reach the households most at risk — not after water is already rising.

Climate change in Somalia is not a problem that will be solved by any single season, wet or dry. It will keep testing communities in the years ahead, and the response has to be built for the long term: stronger water infrastructure, fairer land governance, education systems flexible enough to follow displaced families, and livelihoods diverse enough to absorb a bad year — of either kind — without collapsing entirely.

The communities we work with are not waiting for someone else to solve this. They are adapting every season, with limited resources and enormous resolve. Our role — and the role of everyone working alongside them — is to match that resolve with sustained, community-led support, especially as this El Niño season approaches.

PHASE continues to work with communities across Somalia to strengthen resilience to climate shocks, including anticipatory action ahead of this year’s El Niño season. If you’d like to learn more about our work or support these efforts, get in touch with our team.

]]> PHASE Executive Director Recognized for Humanitarian Service Excellence https://phase.so/2026/09/03/phase-executive-director-recognized-for-humanitarian-service-excellence/ Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:42:28 +0000 https://phase.so/?p=2574

Dr. Mohamed Abukar Mohamed, Executive Director of Pragmatic Help Achieving Social Empowerment (PHASE), has been recognized with the “Most Respected CEO in Humanitarian Service Excellence” award as part of Africa’s Most Respected CEO’s Awards.

The recognition celebrates leadership and commitment to humanitarian service and social empowerment. For PHASE, it also reflects the organization’s continued commitment to supporting vulnerable communities and advancing practical, sustainable approaches to social and humanitarian challenges.

Under Dr. Mohamed’s leadership, PHASE has continued to work toward its mission of improving the lives of communities through humanitarian assistance, social empowerment and development initiatives. His leadership has emphasized the importance of ensuring that humanitarian action goes beyond immediate assistance by helping individuals and communities strengthen their resilience and opportunities for the future.

Receiving the recognition, Dr. Mohamed attributed the achievement to the collective efforts behind PHASE’s work.

“This recognition is not mine alone. It belongs to the entire PHASE team, our partners and, most importantly, the communities we have the privilege of serving. Their resilience and determination continue to inspire our work. This award strengthens our commitment to serving with integrity, compassion and purpose.”

The award comes at a time when humanitarian organizations across Africa continue to operate in increasingly complex environments, where communities face interconnected challenges ranging from displacement and economic vulnerability to climate-related shocks and limited access to essential services. Effective humanitarian leadership therefore requires not only responding to immediate needs but also building partnerships and approaches that contribute to longer-term resilience.

For PHASE, the recognition provides further motivation to strengthen its programs, deepen collaboration with partners and continue placing communities at the centre of its work.

PHASE congratulates Dr. Mohamed Abukar Mohamed on this recognition and extends its appreciation to its staff, partners and communities whose contributions make the organization’s work possible.

The organization remains committed to its mission of creating meaningful and lasting social impact and to serving communities with professionalism, accountability and compassion.

]]> International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists 2026 https://phase.so/2026/05/26/international-year-of-rangelands-and-pastoralists-2026/ Tue, 26 May 2026 07:33:40 +0000 https://phase.so/?p=2560

Why Somalia’s Pastoralists Are Central to Climate Resilience

Across Somalia’s drylands, pastoralist communities have spent generations mastering survival in one of the world’s harshest climates. Long before climate adaptation became a global policy agenda, Somali pastoralists were already practicing mobility, resource sharing, drought forecasting, and ecosystem stewardship.

Today, that knowledge matters more than ever.

As the world marks the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists (IYRP) 2026, there is growing global recognition that rangelands are not empty spaces. They are living ecosystems that sustain livelihoods, biodiversity, food systems, and climate resilience for millions of people worldwide.

For Somalia, this conversation is deeply personal.

Pastoralism is not simply an economic activity. It is culture, identity, and survival.

The Frontline of the Climate Crisis

Somalia remains one of the countries most affected by climate shocks. Recurrent droughts, erratic rainfall, land degradation, and water scarcity continue to place immense pressure on pastoral communities.

In many regions, families are forced to travel longer distances in search of water and grazing land. Livestock losses have devastated household incomes. Traditional migration routes are becoming increasingly contested. Young people are migrating to urban centers after repeated climate shocks destroy livelihoods.

Yet despite these pressures, pastoral communities continue to demonstrate extraordinary resilience.

Pastoral systems are adaptive by nature. Mobility allows herders to respond to changing environmental conditions. Indigenous knowledge helps communities anticipate drought cycles, protect grazing areas, and preserve ecosystems over generations.

These are not outdated systems. They are climate-smart systems.

Rangelands: Somalia’s Overlooked Climate Asset

Healthy rangelands play a critical role in:

  • Supporting livestock production and food security
  • Protecting biodiversity
  • Storing carbon in soils and vegetation
  • Reducing desertification
  • Sustaining water cycles
  • Strengthening resilience against drought

When rangelands degrade, the impacts spread far beyond pastoral communities. Food insecurity rises. Conflict over resources intensifies. Displacement increases. Economic vulnerability deepens.

Protecting rangelands therefore is not only an environmental issue. It is a development, peacebuilding, and climate security priority.

Global Momentum Around Rangelands

The global conversation around rangelands and pastoralism gained significant momentum following the sixteenth session of the Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) held in Riyadh in December 2024. The International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists 2026 aims to elevate awareness around sustainable land management and the role pastoral communities play in protecting fragile ecosystems.

One of the major global initiatives supporting this effort is the Silk Road Caravan 2026, a symbolic and physical journey stretching from Türkiye to Mongolia. The campaign seeks to revive the historic spirit of connection along the Silk Road while highlighting stories of land restoration, pastoral resilience, and ecosystem stewardship.

The initiative will culminate at UNCCD COP17 in Mongolia, where global leaders, civil society, researchers, and pastoral communities will push for stronger action on land restoration and climate resilience.

Why Somalia Must Be Part of This Conversation

Somalia’s pastoral communities possess generations of knowledge on managing drylands under extreme climate variability. Their experiences offer valuable lessons for the world.

However, pastoralists are often excluded from national climate planning, land governance systems, and investment decisions. Women pastoralists in particular face barriers in access to land, resources, and decision-making spaces.

The International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists provides an opportunity to change this.

It is a moment to:

  • Recognize pastoralists as environmental stewards
  • Invest in climate-resilient livelihoods
  • Strengthen drought preparedness systems
  • Protect grazing corridors and water access
  • Promote community-led land restoration
  • Elevate Indigenous and local knowledge in climate policy

PHASE’s Commitment

At PHASE, we believe climate resilience begins with communities.

Through our work in livelihoods, climate resilience, food security, and community empowerment, we continue to support vulnerable communities affected by climate shocks across Somalia.

We recognize that sustainable solutions cannot be designed without the voices of pastoralists themselves. Communities living closest to the land are often the ones with the deepest understanding of how to protect it.

As the world reflects on the future of rangelands in 2026, Somalia’s pastoralists should not only be seen as vulnerable populations in need of assistance. They should be recognized as partners in building climate resilience for future generations.

A Shared Responsibility

The future of rangelands is tied to the future of food systems, ecosystems, and climate stability.

Investing in pastoral communities means investing in resilience.

Protecting rangelands means protecting livelihoods.

Listening to pastoralists means learning from generations of adaptation, survival, and stewardship.

The International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists 2026 is more than a global campaign. It is a reminder that some of the world’s most important climate solutions already exist within communities that have protected these landscapes for centuries.

]]> Beyond the Sidelines: Reclaiming the Future on Mogadishu’s Playing Fields https://phase.so/2026/03/30/beyond-the-sidelines-reclaiming-the-future-on-mogadishus-playing-fields/ https://phase.so/2026/03/30/beyond-the-sidelines-reclaiming-the-future-on-mogadishus-playing-fields/#comments Mon, 30 Mar 2026 06:03:06 +0000 https://phase.so/?p=2346 In the golden light of a Mogadishu afternoon, the sound of a whistle cuts through the air, followed by a roar of cheers that defies years of silence. For the young girls gathered on the pitch, this is more than a game. It is a declaration of presence, a masterclass in resilience, and a testament to the transformative power of PHASE’s Youth Empowerment in Sports (YES) Initiative.

The Challenge: Breaking the Grass Ceiling

For decades, the girls of Mogadishu have navigated a landscape where their potential was often sidelined by cultural stigma and security concerns. Participation in sports was not merely a logistical challenge—it was a social boundary. Yet, at PHASE, we recognized that the football pitch and the basketball court are not just for play; they are unique laboratories for leadership, psychosocial healing, and social cohesion.

The Initiative: A Safe Space to Soar

Launched with the goal of fostering agency among adolescent girls, the YES Initiative provided more than just kits and coaches. We built a “Sanctuary of Sport.”

Through a carefully designed framework that integrates Life Skills Training with athletic drills, PHASE reached girls across diverse communities in Mogadishu. The program focused on:

  • Confidence Building: Turning hesitant footsteps into sprint finishes.

  • Teamwork & Conflict Resolution: Teaching the youth that regardless of background or clan, they win and lose as one.

  • Health & Rights: Providing essential education on menstrual hygiene and protection, ensuring every girl feels empowered in her own body.

The Narrative of Change: From Spectators to Stars

“I used to watch from the window,” says 14-year-old Sahra (name changed for protection). “I didn’t think the field was for me. But when I put on the PHASE jersey, I felt like I belonged to something bigger. Now, when I run, I don’t just feel fast—I feel free.”

Sahra is one of hundreds. By the end of the program, the transformation was visible not just in the girls’ athletic prowess, but in the way they carried themselves in their classrooms and homes. Parents, initially hesitant, became the loudest voices in the stands—a shift in social norms that is perhaps the program’s most enduring legacy.

A Legacy of Empowerment

At PHASE, we believe that when you empower a girl through sport, you are investing in a future leader. These girls are no longer just “the youth of Mogadishu”—they are the strategists, the teammates, and the resilient pioneers of a new Somalia.

As we look toward scaling this initiative, we are reminded that the finish line is only the beginning. With the support of our partners and the unwavering spirit of our participants, PHASE will continue to ensure that no girl in Somalia is ever forced to stay on the sidelines.

]]> https://phase.so/2026/03/30/beyond-the-sidelines-reclaiming-the-future-on-mogadishus-playing-fields/feed/ 318 Tackling the “Double Burden”: Climate Change and Conflict in Somalia. https://phase.so/2026/03/18/tackling-the-double-burden-climate-change-and-conflict-in-somalia/ https://phase.so/2026/03/18/tackling-the-double-burden-climate-change-and-conflict-in-somalia/#comments Wed, 18 Mar 2026 07:24:52 +0000 https://phase.so/?p=2343 Somalia is currently facing a complex humanitarian crisis, exacerbated by the relentless interplay of climate change and ongoing conflict. As an NGO deeply rooted in Somalia, PHASE Organization witnesses firsthand the profound impact of this “double burden” on communities across the country. In this blog post, we delve into this pressing issue, exploring its multi-faceted dimensions and highlighting the urgent need for a unified and robust response.

A Convergence of Crises:

Somalia has long grappled with the devastating consequences of both conflict and climate change. Decades of instability have eroded institutions, disrupted livelihoods, and created widespread displacement. Climate change, on the other hand, is intensifying existing vulnerabilities, with erratic rainfall patterns, prolonged droughts, and increasing frequency of floods.

The Malicious Loop:

The interaction between these two challenges creates a vicious cycle. Conflict exacerbates climate-related vulnerabilities by destroying infrastructure, disrupting agricultural activities, and displacing populations, making them more susceptible to the impacts of extreme weather events. Conversely, climate change-induced resource scarcity, particularly water and arable land, often fuels inter-communal tensions and competition, potentially escalating into localized conflicts.

Impact on Vulnerable Populations:

The burden of this convergence falls most heavily on vulnerable populations, including women, children, the elderly, and internally displaced persons (IDPs). For these communities, accessing basic necessities like food, water, and healthcare is a daily struggle. Livelihoods dependent on agriculture and pastoralism are severely disrupted, leading to widespread food insecurity and malnutrition.

The Urgent Need for Action:

Addressing this complex crisis requires a multi-pronged and collaborative approach. Key priority areas include:

  • Climate Adaptation and Resilience Building: Implementing climate-smart agricultural practices, improving water resource management, and developing early warning systems for extreme weather events.

  • Conflict Prevention and Resolution: Supporting dialogue, mediation, and reconciliation efforts to resolve conflicts and promote peace and stability.

  • Humanitarian Assistance and Protection: Providing life-saving aid, including food, water, and healthcare, and ensuring the protection of vulnerable populations.

  • Strengthening Institutions and Governance: Building the capacity of local authorities to effectively manage resources and respond to crises.

  • Empowering Communities: Fostering community-led initiatives that promote resilience and sustainable development.

The Role of PHASE Organization:

PHASE Organization is deeply committed to supporting the people of Somalia in navigating this challenging landscape. Our programs focus on:

  • Community-Based Adaptation: Collaborating with communities to develop and implement tailored strategies for climate resilience.

  • Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding: Facilitating dialogue and reconciliation to promote sustainable peace.

  • Livelihood Support: Providing training and resources to help communities diversify their income streams and enhance their economic security.

  • Advocacy and Policy Influence: Working with stakeholders to influence policies that address the root causes of climate change and conflict.

Conclusion:

The convergence of climate change and conflict in Somalia presents a monumental challenge, but it is not insurmountable. By working together in a coordinated and collaborative manner, we can build resilience, foster peace, and create a brighter future for the people of Somalia.

Call to Action:

Join us in our mission to support communities affected by this complex crisis. Explore our website to learn more about our work and find out how you can contribute to creating lasting change in Somalia. Together, we can make a difference.

]]> https://phase.so/2026/03/18/tackling-the-double-burden-climate-change-and-conflict-in-somalia/feed/ 45 From the Pitch to the Future: How the Ramadan Sports Cup 2026 Is Empowering Somali Youth https://phase.so/2026/03/09/from-the-pitch-to-the-future-how-the-ramadan-sports-cup-2026-is-empowering-somali-youth/ https://phase.so/2026/03/09/from-the-pitch-to-the-future-how-the-ramadan-sports-cup-2026-is-empowering-somali-youth/#comments Mon, 09 Mar 2026 21:46:35 +0000 https://phase.so/?p=2333 As part of our ongoing commitment to youth empowerment and community development, PHASE Organization proudly participated in the Ramadan Sports Cup 2026, a community-driven tournament that brought together young athletes from across the city.

For PHASE, sport is more than recreation. It is a structured pathway to leadership, discipline, teamwork, and social cohesion.

 

Why Sports Matter for Youth Development

In fragile and post-conflict environments, youth often face:

  • Limited employment opportunities

  • Social exclusion

  • Exposure to harmful influences

  • Lack of structured recreational spaces

Sport offers a powerful intervention tool.

Research from global development actors such as UNICEF and UNESCO consistently demonstrates that organized sports contribute to:

  • Improved life skills

  • Conflict resolution abilities

  • Increased school engagement

  • Stronger community identity

  • Reduced vulnerability to negative coping mechanisms

The Ramadan Sports Cup creates exactly this kind of structured, positive engagement.

PHASE’s Approach: Sport as a Leadership Platform

Our participation was guided by three objectives:

1. Promote Positive Youth Identity

Young people need platforms where they are seen not as risks — but as assets.
Through the tournament, our youth demonstrated discipline, respect, and teamwork.

2. Strengthen Social Cohesion

Teams were formed across different neighborhoods, encouraging unity beyond clan and district lines — reinforcing peacebuilding values embedded in PHASE’s programming.

3. Build Leadership Skills

Captains, coordinators, and youth volunteers practiced:

  • Decision-making

  • Communication

  • Responsibility

  • Strategic thinking under pressure

These are transferable skills that extend beyond the football field into education, employment, and civic life.

Ramadan: A Strategic Moment for Community Engagement

Ramadan holds unique social significance. It is a period of:

  • Reflection

  • Discipline

  • Charity

  • Community solidarity

By engaging youth during Ramadan evenings — when idle time can increase risk exposure — PHASE contributes to structured, meaningful engagement.

Sport becomes both spiritual alignment and social investment.

Beyond the Tournament: Long-Term Impact

Participation in the Ramadan Sports Cup aligns with PHASE’s broader youth empowerment strategy, which includes:

  • TVET education and skills development

  • Peacebuilding initiatives

  • Community dialogue platforms

  • Leadership training

  • Social accountability engagement

The tournament is not an isolated event. It is part of a long-term ecosystem that supports Somali youth in becoming confident, responsible, and engaged citizens.

A Message to Our Community and Partners

We extend our appreciation to:

  • Tournament organizers

  • Community leaders

  • Youth volunteers

  • Our partners and supporters

Investing in youth is investing in Somalia’s future.

At PHASE, we believe that when young people are given structure, opportunity, and trust — they rise.

Looking Ahead

The Ramadan Sports Cup 2026 is just one milestone in our ongoing mission to:

Empower youth.
Strengthen communities.
Build resilient futures.

We remain committed to expanding safe spaces for youth engagement and creating platforms where talent, leadership, and hope can thrive.

]]> https://phase.so/2026/03/09/from-the-pitch-to-the-future-how-the-ramadan-sports-cup-2026-is-empowering-somali-youth/feed/ 25 Food Distribution for Ramadan Program https://phase.so/2026/02/04/food-distribution-food-distribution-for-ramadan-program/ https://phase.so/2026/02/04/food-distribution-food-distribution-for-ramadan-program/#comments Wed, 04 Feb 2026 03:26:51 +0000 https://phase.so/?p=2313
Ref: PHASE /TENDER/0030/02/2026   Date of issue: 04/Feb/2026   Closing date: 14/Feb/2026     Pragmatic Help Achieving social empowerment (PHASE) is a voluntary non-profit and nongovernmental organization formed with the aim of transforming the current situation of Somali people through improvement of human rights situation, provision of social services, dissemination of HIV/AIDS prevention and response awareness, creation of employment opportunities through marketable skills, good governance, food security and emergency responses. Pragmatic Help Achieving Social Empowerment Organization (PHASE) is inviting to its credible suppliers who are provisional and financially sound and well experienced, registered companies the submissions of tenders for a contract to provide and sale food, items for Food distribution packing etc.  for IDPs and Host Communities in Mogadishu -Somalia and Garissa-Kenya programs. The list of required are below items.
S/N Description Quantity Unit Remarks
1 Maize flour 25kgs 2280 Pcs   No damage and loss /well packaging
2 Sugar 25kgs 2280 Pcs   No damage and loss /well packaging
3 Rice 25kgs 2280 Pcs   No damage and loss /well packaging
4 Oil 5 litters 2280 CN   No damage and loss /well packaging
5 Beans 30 kgs 2280 Pcs No damage and loss /well packaging
  If you get this notice from procurement (PHASE Procurement Officer) and you are interesting to be part, please contact at the following address [procurement@phase.so] to express your interest and request the quotation. The quotation documents are available in PHASE Office in Mogadishu – Somalia. PHASE will send you quotations and requesting to be filled and returned to the Tender Box as soon as possible. PHASE will contact only to the selected supplier who were preferred best according to the price and quality, security, experience, distance. PHASE will never accept and consider quotations after deadline Address: Km4, Airport Road Wadajir District, Mogadishu-Somalia. Valley Veiw Office Park City Park, Nairobi-Kenya.  Website: www.phase.so Contact: +252613850328, +252615470691    
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Ref: PHASE /TENDER/0030/02/2026   Date of issue: 04/Feb/2026   Closing date: 14/Feb/2026     Pragmatic Help Achieving social empowerment (PHASE) is a voluntary non-profit and nongovernmental organization formed with the aim of transforming the current situation of Somali people through improvement of human rights situation, provision of social services, dissemination of HIV/AIDS prevention and response awareness, creation of employment opportunities through marketable skills, good governance, food security and emergency responses. Pragmatic Help Achieving Social Empowerment Organization (PHASE) is inviting to its credible suppliers who are provisional and financially sound and well experienced, registered companies the submissions of tenders for a contract to provide and sale food, items for Food Voucher packing, Fitrah etc.  for IDPs Refugee returnees, and Marginalized Communities in Sudan programs. The list of required are below items.
S/N Description Quantity Unit Remarks
1 Food Voucher 1734 Pcs   No damage and loss /well packaging
2 Fitrah 150 Pcs   No damage and loss /well packaging
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  If you get this notice from procurement (PHASE Procurement Officer) and you are interesting to be part, please contact at the following address [procurement@phase.so] to express your interest and request the quotation. The quotation documents are available in PHASE Office in Mogadishu – Somalia. PHASE will send you quotations and requesting to be filled and returned to the Tender Box as soon as possible. PHASE will contact only to the selected supplier who were preferred best according to the price and quality, security, experience, distance. PHASE will never accept and consider quotations after deadline Address: Km4, Airport Road Wadajir District, Mogadishu-Somalia. Valley Veiw Office Park City Park, Nairobi-Kenya.  Website: www.phase.so Contact: +252613850328, +252615470691  
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