Hormuud Telecom and Save the Children Sign Partnership to Promote Child Welfare Across Somalia

Mogadishu (Dawan Africa) – Hormuud Telecom and Save the Children Somalia have signed a formal partnership agreement focused on improving the lives of Somali children and families through the integration of telecommunications technology and humanitarian programming.

The agreement was signed during a joint event held in Mogadishu today, attended by senior representatives from both organizations and government officials, including Somalia’s Minister of Planning, Investment, and National Economic Development, Mahmoud Abdirahman (Beenebeene).

“This partnership brings together two dedicated organizations committed to expanding humanitarian and development efforts across our communities. We are confident that through collaboration, we will achieve lasting impact and hope for a better future,” said Ahmed Mohamud Yusuf, Chairman of Hormuud Telecom.

Save the Children Somalia, which has operated in the country for over 74 years, said the partnership will strengthen service delivery in education, health, child protection, and youth empowerment.

“By bringing together the expertise of Save the Children and Hormuud, I am confident we can create meaningful change. This partnership will help us strengthen and expand the vital services we provide for Somali children,” said Mohamud Mohamed Hassan, Country Director of Save the Children Somalia.

According to Save the Children, the partnership will focus on four key objectives:

1.     Promoting and protecting children’s rights across Somalia

2.     Improving emergency communication systems to better respond to crises affecting children and families