FITNESS · CULTURE · COMMUNITY
Healthier People. Stronger Somalia.
Youth-led, rooted in Mogadishu, and built on five years of grassroots work with young people and communities.
Grassroots Experience
Community Programmes
Strategic Pillars
Fitness. Culture. Community.
National Fitness is a youth-led non-profit organisation based in Mogadishu, Somalia. We use fitness, sport and traditional Somali culture to improve physical health and psychosocial wellbeing, strengthen social cohesion and peace, and help young people develop the skills and leadership to shape their communities.
of grassroots community experience
Youth-led
by and for young Somalis
Mogadishu
rooted in our community
Building a Stronger Somalia
Through Action.
We empower young people and communities through fitness, sport, culture, wellbeing and skills development.
Fitness, Sport & Culture
Year-round fitness, sport and traditional Somali games that bring people together and promote healthy lifestyles.
Mental Health & Psychosocial Support
Safe, supportive spaces where movement and community help young people manage stress, heal and regain hope.
Prevention of Violent Extremism & Reintegration
Building positive identity, belonging and purpose through sport to reduce vulnerability to violence and support reintegration.
Skills, Livelihoods & Leadership
Training, mentoring and leadership opportunities that build confidence and open pathways to livelihoods.
Research, Advocacy & Partnerships
Learning from evidence, advocating for youth wellbeing and building partnerships that expand our reach.
Creating a Stronger, Healthier Somalia
We promote fitness, empower youth, and build stronger communities through sport and active living.
Turning Our Mission Into Action.
Why National Fitness?
We empower youth through fitness, sport and culture to build a
healthier, stronger Somalia.
Community Experience
Five years of working with communities in Mogadishu.
Culture & Sport
Traditional Somali culture with modern sport.
Youth Empowerment
Programmes designed with and for young people.
Inclusive Community
Open to everyone in the community.
Integrity & Safety
Safeguarding, accountability and Do No Harm.
Abdishakur Abdi Abbi
Founder & Executive Director
Building a healthier, stronger Somalia — together.
For five years we have worked with young people where they are: in gyms, in towns and in villages, through the sport, games and music of their own culture.
A young person who feels strong, seen and part of a community can face a great deal. National Fitness carries this work forward, with proper structure and the same heart.
Our Collection
Explore quality fitness gear, sportswear and accessories designed to support your active lifestyle.
Coming soon
Training T-shirt · breathable
Coming soon
Performance hoodie · limited edition
Coming soon
Insulated water bottle · 750 ml
Coming soon
Gym bag · everyday training
Our work in pictures
Beach training, Lido
Latest from National Fitness
Together, We Can Build a Stronger Somalia.
Join us in expanding safe, inclusive opportunities for young people and communities through fitness, sport, culture and wellbeing.