National Fitness

WHAT WE DO

Building a Stronger
Somalia Through Action.

OUR APPROACH

Youth-led. Culture-rooted. Community-owned.

We believe lasting change starts when young people lead, when programmes honour Somali culture, and when communities own the results.

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Youth-led

Young people design and lead our activities – from training sessions to community events.

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Rooted in culture

Traditional Somali games, music and values are at the heart of everything we do.

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Community-owned

We work with elders, families and local partners so every programme belongs to the community.

OUR FOCUS AREAS

Five pillars of our work

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.

OUR PROCESS

A cycle that keeps improving

Youth at the centre

Youth at the centre

STEP 01

Listen

Understand needs with youth and communities.

STEP 02

Design

Co-create sport and culture activities.

STEP 04

Measure & grow

Track results and scale what works.

STEP 03

Deliver

Youth leaders run safe sessions.

IMPACT PREVIEW

Five years of grassroots results

A snapshot of what young people and communities have achieved with us.

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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.

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Healthier People – Stronger Somalia