Empowering all people on the Horn of Africa to participate fully in the civic, cultural, political, and economic life of their communities.
To empower all people on the Horn of Africa to participate fully in the civic, cultural, political, and economic life of their communities
We believe a just future can only be realized by listening to the voices of individuals and communities most affected by injustice, following their lead, and acting on their demands for change.
All our gender equality programs are centered on the agency and ability of women and girls to control their own incomes, make their own decisions and fully participate in the civic and cultural lives of their communities.
The ability to speak up, and the experience of being heard are at the core of all Rising Nomads’ work with youth.
Rising Nomads is committed to supporting communities so they can take the lead in determining the priorities and approaches to mitigating the effects of the climate crisis while simultaneously expanding their own capacity for climate resilience and conflict resolution.
With 15 years of experience working with Somali youth in Nebraska and Minnesota, we plan to bring our our youth education and workforce development initiatives to East Africa.