The Civic Engagement Facility is a catalyst for Somali-led collective action.

OUR MISSION

CEF strengthens civic networks, supports innovative ways for people to engage in civic life, and facilitates more inclusive dialogue between citizens and government around shared priorities.

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Two women wearing headscarves, one pink and one orange, sitting on a wooden cart. A smiling boy is in the background near a donkey, under a partly cloudy blue sky.
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We facilitate collaboration among civic actors, government, private sector, and communities to bridge divides, promote inclusive dialogue, and advance locally led change. By supporting responsive governance, CEF supports Somali communities to build a future rooted in dignity and respect.

Where civic space is shaped by the voices and actions of many

Somali civic actors organize and solve problems. CEF listens and learns in order to support, connect, and amplify these efforts.

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Our Areas of Work

  • A large gathering of people, mostly dressed in traditional clothing and seated outdoors under a clear sky, with some trees and huts in the background.

    Convening Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue

    Supporting civic actors through improved channels to participate in or convene political dialogue and inform policy, where relevant.

  • Two women in bright pink and orange traditional clothing dancing and smiling at an outdoor cultural event, with a blurred crowd in the background.

    Connecting Tradition & Innovation

    Drawing on Somali arts and culture, digital platforms, and the ideas of young men and women to foster creative collaboration and new forms of civic participation.

  • View of the ocean through a construction site between two buildings, with a person walking on the beach and a boat floating on the water in the distance.

    Increasing Collaboration among Civil Society

    Civic actors shape decision-making and lead collective problem-solving processes around shared priorities.

  • A woman wearing traditional African attire with yellow and green fabric and accessories, singing into a microphone with her eyes closed. She has henna on her hand, a headwrap, and matching jewelry.

    Strengthening Local Civic Spaces

    Engaging communities to address priorities that matter to them.

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