Our Vision
A Somalia where every girl is safe, educated, healthy, empowered, respected and able to realize her full potential.
ABOUT SOGHA
Advancing the Rights and Opportunities of Somali Girls
Somali Girls Hope Association (SOGHA) is a non-profit, non-governmental Somali civil society organization dedicated exclusively to advancing the rights, protection, education, health, empowerment and meaningful participation of Somali girls and young women.
OUR STORY
Who We Are
SOGHA was established in Mogadishu, Somalia in 2018 to support Somali girls and young women to grow up in safe and supportive environments, access quality education and essential services, understand and exercise their rights, develop their skills and potential, participate in decisions affecting their lives, and contribute meaningfully to Somalia’s development.
SOGHA recognizes that girls experience multiple and interconnected barriers, including limited access to education and health services, violence, harmful practices, early and forced marriage, exploitation, child labour, domestic work, discrimination, harassment, poverty, insecurity, limited economic opportunities, inadequate knowledge of rights and laws, and limited opportunities for leadership and participation.
Our Mission
To protect, empower and advance the rights and opportunities of Somali girls and young women by addressing the social, educational, health, protection, economic and participation barriers that limit their potential and ability to contribute to society.
VALUES & CULTURE
The Principles Behind Our Work
Our values guide how we work with girls, communities and partners.
Girl-Centered
Girls’ needs, experiences, safety, dignity and aspirations are at the center of SOGHA’s work.
Rights & Dignity
Every girl is entitled to dignity, equality, protection and opportunities without discrimination.
Do No Harm
All programs must protect girls from further harm, exploitation, discrimination and unintended negative consequences.
Inclusion
SOGHA seeks to ensure that girls facing additional barriers are not left behind.
Meaningful Participation
Girls should not only be beneficiaries; they should have opportunities to express their views and participate in decisions affecting them.
Accountability
SOGHA is accountable to girls, communities, partners, donors and relevant authorities.
Local Leadership
SOGHA promotes Somali-led solutions and strengthens the capacity of local institutions and communities.
Partnership
SOGHA works with government, civil society, communities, international organizations, private-sector actors and girls themselves.
OUR OBJECTIVES
What We Aim to Achieve
Ten objectives connect rights awareness, stronger systems and girls’ meaningful participation.
- Increase Somali girls’ awareness and understanding of their rights.
- Strengthen girls’ access to legal and rights-based information.
- Promote legal literacy among girls and communities.
- Strengthen awareness and use of safe reporting and referral mechanisms.
- Conduct research, policy analysis and documentation on issues affecting Somali girls.
- Advocate for effective implementation and enforcement of laws, policies and frameworks that protect and promote girls’ rights.
- Engage government institutions, parliamentarians, policymakers and other stakeholders.
- Promote meaningful participation of girls in decisions affecting their lives.
- Raise public awareness and mobilize communities in support of girls’ rights.
- Strengthen national advocacy for the protection, empowerment and advancement of Somali girls.
SOGHA MAIN PRINCIPLE
“Girls are not only beneficiaries of SOGHA’s work; they are participants, contributors, advocates and leaders in shaping solutions to the challenges that affect their lives.”
WHERE WE WORK
Based in Mogadishu. Working for Girls Across Somalia.
Our office is at Aaran Plaza, Next Hayat Supermarket Taleh Road, Hodan District, Mugadishu Somalia.