Empowering Accelerating Unleashing

Somali Youths to new heights

Dalbile Initiative invests and empowers Somali youth with skills, resources and grants so as to realize their full potentials. 

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What is Dalbile?

Empowering

Empowering youth with the tailored trainings to unleash their full potentials and become leaders in the industry

Accelerating

Accelerating the socio-economic opportunities for Somali youth through investment grants and access to financial capital

Unleashing

Unleashing their idea into the marketplace to become a viable business model

Dalbile HELPS YOUNG PEOPLE SHAPE THEIR IDEAS INTO INVESTABLE VENTURES.

Dalbile Youth Initiative is a socio-economic program that rides on the sole objective of investing Somali youth with skills and resources. Its partnership between EU, UNFPA, iRise Hub, Shaqodoon, YPEER to accelerate the economic development for the youth


The overarching aim of Dalbile Initiative is to invest and empower Somali youth with skills, resources and grant so as to realize their full potentials. With aim of increasing and accelerating the socio-economic opportunities for youth

470 +

Youth Graduated

58
Startups Invested
7
Regions
20 k
Youth Reached

Success Stories

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MEET Udgoon is a local company in Mogadishu founded by a group of ambitious youth

Udgoon
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MEET ROW COMPANY A youth-led startup that’s driving impact on organic waste

ROW COMPANY
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Watch the story of Somali youth farmers and their startup that produces fruits and vegetables

Somali Youth Farmers

Our Mentors

I believe that man power is the greatest asset for Somalia, with over 70% of the population being youth, efective approaches for capacity Building & Institutional Development can be a great catalyst to the acceleration of the country’s economy
Mohammed Abdulqadir
Mohammed AbdulqadirCo-founder and Deputy CEO of Irise Hub
DR Abirahman is PHD holder in Educational Specialist with over 8 years of experience in the areas of Education, Research and Humanitarian. Dr Yusuf has extensive knowledge in the areas of planning and execution of Educational programs, Humanitarian programs and Capacity Building. Dr Abdirahman Based in puntland
DR. ABDIRAHMAN HASSAN YUSUF
DR. ABDIRAHMAN HASSAN YUSUFFacilitator at Irise Hub
An inspiring youth coach with 5 years of experience in youth capacity building , progamme management and business development. She has a bachelor in Logistics and procurement .
Ayyan Khalif
Ayyan KhalifHead of innovation at Irise Hub
Egal has a Master of Science in Computer and Information Engineering. Abdullahi is Certified Associate in Project Management and has 8 experience in mentoring. Egal based in Banadir region.
ABDULLAHI EGAL
ABDULLAHI EGALCertified Associate in Project Management
Head of incubation and MEALat Irise Hub A researcher and ICT enthusiast who has extensive experience and capabilities in mentoring and facilitating workshops around personal development, employability, entrepreneurship, and emerging digital technology areas. He has a bachelor of science and information technology.
Abdifitah Ali
Abdifitah AliHead of incubation Irise Hub
Community Engagement and executive assistant at Irise Hub Ifrah is a personal development and capacity building expert with over 5 years experience in mentoring youth. She has a bqchwlor in Public administration
Ifrah Noor
Ifrah NoorCommunity engagements at Irise Hub
Qamar has Bachelor Degree in psychology and Bachelor's degree in venereology, she has experience in Cooperative, Time management and teaching. Qamar based in Puntland.
Qamar Mohamoud Hussein
Qamar Mohamoud HusseinFacilitator at Irise Hub
Naima is an entreprenurship coach. She has a degree in business and four years of experience in business development and coaching
Naima Farah
Naima FarahFacilitator at Irise Hub
Mahad has 4 years experience in research and business acceleration programs he also has bachelor in business administration .
Mahad Ali
Mahad AliFacilitator at Irise Hub
Abdirazak has a Bachelor degree in public administration and political science . He has 6 years of teaching and mentoring. Ardofe based in Dhusamareb.
Abdirazak Sheikh Mohamed Ardofe
Abdirazak Sheikh Mohamed ArdofeFacilitator at Irise Hub
Sadam has a Bachelor degree in project Planning & management. Professionally trained in humanitarian sector in operations management. Have worked as mentor and facilitator with diferent agencies on various capacities. Sadam based in South west Somalia.
SADAAM HUSSEIN MOHAMED
SADAAM HUSSEIN MOHAMEDFacilitator at Irise Hub
Fartun has Bachelor Degree of health Science Department of General Nurse. She has great experience in mentoring, she worked with di International Medical Corps (IMC). Polish Humanitarian Action and Somali Peace line. Fartuun based in Hirshabelle.
Fartun Abdi Sheikh
Fartun Abdi SheikhFacilitator at Irise Hub
Hassan Bachelor degree in Education Arts (Literature) at Kenyan Methodist University. have a great understanding of leadership skills, teaching and managements. Hassan based in Hirshabelle.
Hassan Ibrahim Abiikar
Hassan Ibrahim AbiikarFacilitator at Irise Hub
Sacdiya has Bachelor degree in Public Administration. A zealous and industrious individual with vast experience of working in multicultural context. Possessing proven skills in designing programs. Sacdiya based in Jubbaland.
Sadiyo Hussein Dhallahow
Sadiyo Hussein DhallahowFacilitator at Irise Hub

OUR PARTNERS

Dalbile Initiative is part of EU in Somalia's ILED investment in youth to accelerate socio-economic opportunities. Led by UNFPA Somalia thru local partnership

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Dalbile Youth Initiative is a socio-economic program that rides on the sole objective of investing Somali youth with skills and resources. Its partnership between EU, UNFPA, iRise Hub, Shaqodoon, YPEER to accelerate the economic development for the youth.

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