Why it matters.
Health services in the Somali Region are far apart, and few are designed with young people in mind.
In pastoral areas, the nearest health centre can be a long journey away. Young people often lack reliable information on their health, and questions about sexual and reproductive health can be hard to ask.
Drought, displacement and conflict take a toll on mental health, yet it is rarely talked about and support is scarce. Young people turn first to each other.
What it does.
Caafimaad Youth will work with health centres to bring trusted information and support to young people where they are.
Health information
Youth-friendly health information, shared through trusted channels including our youth network.
Mobile outreach
Outreach with health centres to young people in towns and pastoral areas.
Sexual and reproductive health
Education on sexual and reproductive health and rights, in ways that respect faith and culture.
Peer counsellors
Young people trained as peer mental-health counsellors, linked to health centres for referral.
Who it is for.
Young women and men in towns, pastoral areas and displacement sites, with health centres, health extension workers and community leaders.
Every programme carries our commitments: gender equality, disability inclusion, conflict sensitivity, a climate lens and digital-first delivery.
Programme design under way with partners.
Caafimaad Youth is being designed with health partners. Here is what it will draw on from the start.
Health in our programme team
CAYO’s programme structure includes a Health project officer, who will lead the programme’s design with partners.
Fursadaha Dhalinyarada network
Young people in the Fursadaha Dhalinyarada network, a ready channel for trusted health information.
Run by CAYO, on Telegram
How we will measure.
We will measure whether young people get the information and care they need, and trust it.
Young people reached
Young people reached with health information and services.
Peer counsellors
Young people trained and active as peer counsellors.
Referrals
Young people referred to health centres, and whether they received care.
Confidentiality
Health information kept confidential, and results reported without identifying anyone.
Where this leads next.
Our programmes are built to connect, so that a young person can move from one to the next without starting over.
Safe Communities
Communities that prevent violence against women and girls, and survivors who know where to turn.
Read moreFursadaha Digital
Digital skills, safe online spaces and a youth voice in the media.
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Ilays Learning
A second chance at learning, and a recognized certificate, for every young person out of school.
Read morePartner on Caafimaad Youth.
Design the programme with us, connect your health services to young people, or fund peer counsellors and mobile outreach.