Empowering Innovation for Sustainable Growth
Join us to create meaningful change through innovation, technology, and inclusive solutions.
Inclusive Solutions
Fostering growth through innovative strategies and collaboration.
Partnership with Private sector, International partners and government to drive social impact together.
Harnessing technology for sustainable development and growth.
Expert Consultancy
Technology and Innovations
About Waafi Hub
Waafi Hub is an innovation, skills, and impact-driven hub dedicated to advancing inclusive development, economic resilience, and sustainable solutions across Somalia, Somaliland, and the wider region horn of Africa.
We work at the intersection of innovation, technology, entrepreneurship, skills development, research, and policy, partnering with communities, the private sector, governments, and development actors to address complex social, economic, and environmental challenges.
Guided by a strong commitment to inclusion, local ownership, and evidence-based approaches, Waafi Hub designs and delivers programs, platforms, and partnerships that empower people, strengthen systems, and unlock sustainable growth by integrating human-centered design, innovation, financial inclusion, and cutting-edge technology.
As a catalyst for transformation, we collaborate closely with businesses, government ministries, entrepreneurs, and communities especially youth and women to co-design high-impact programs and scale sustainable solutions that address the region’s most pressing social, economic, and environmental challenges.
Our Thematic Areas
1. Youth And Women Economic Empowerment
At Waafi Hub promotes inclusive economic empowerment by equipping youth and women with entrepreneurship skills, employability pathways, financial literacy, access to finance, and market opportunities. Through incubation, training, mentorship, and ecosystem building, we enable sustainable livelihoods and meaningful economic participation for underrepresented groups.
Key Focus Areas:
• Startup Incubation & Acceleration Programs
• Social Innovation Challenges
• Youth-Led Digital Innovation Programs
• Women in Business Empowerment Initiatives
2. Private Sector Engagement And Matchmaking
Waafi Hub drives sustainable development by strengthening private sector engagement and fostering Public–Private Partnerships (PPPs) tailored to the Somali context.
We support investment readiness and enterprise growth by preparing startups and SMEs to meet investor expectations through due diligence, governance, and financial structuring.
Waafi Hub convenes high-level matchmaking platform and events that connect angel investors including diaspora and local investors with scalable, impact-driven ventures.
By bridging entrepreneurs, investors, corporates, and development partners, we reduce investment risk, build trust, and unlock inclusive economic growth aligned with local market realities.
3. Climate Resilience And Anticipatory Action
Waafi Hub Waafi Hub advances climate resilience by promoting climate-smart solutions, green entrepreneurship, anticipatory action, and early warning systems that enable communities to act before climate shocks occur.
We support disaster risk reduction, climate preparedness, and community-led adaptation by linking early warning information with timely action, climate-smart livelihoods, and green economic opportunities.
Through accelerating green technologies, climate-smart agriculture, and locally driven solutions, Waafi Hub strengthens food security, reduces climate risks, and enables environmentally sustainable economic growth for climate-vulnerable communities.
Key Focus Areas:
Anticipatory Action & Early Warning Systems
Green Technology & Renewable Energy Innovations
Climate-Smart Agriculture & Water-Efficient Farming
Community Resilience, DRR & Livelihood Diversification
Climate Impact Ventures & Green Business Acceleration
Youth & Women-Led Climate Action Programs
Climate Policy, Research & Systems Advocac
Waafi Hub advances human rights and inclusive development by promoting social justice, gender equality, GBV prevention, youth protection, and disability inclusion, with a strong focus on safeguarding vulnerable and marginalized groups. We apply rights-based, do-no-harm, and inclusion-centered approaches that integrate technology, innovation, and community-led solutions to remove structural barriers and expand equitable access to services, livelihoods, and economic opportunities.
Our work aligns with international human rights frameworks and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) particularly SDG 5 (Gender Equality), SDG 8 (Decent Work), SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), and SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions).
Through inclusive program design, digital accessibility, safeguarding systems, advocacy, and capacity building, Waafi Hub strengthens protection mechanisms, promotes dignity and participation, and ensures no one is left behind.
4. Human Rights And Inclusive Development
Waafi Hub builds a future-ready workforce by delivering practical, market-driven skills development programs that strengthen employability, entrepreneurship, and innovation capacity. Our hands-on, industry-aligned approach equips youth and professionals with the skills needed to succeed in a rapidly evolving economy and to create sustainable livelihoods.
Key Focus Areas Technology & Digital Skills (AI, data, digital tools), Core Life & Soft Skills (leadership, communication, problem-solving), Employability & Entrepreneurship Skills, Cryptocurrency & Blockchain Courses, Renewable Energy Skills (Solar technologies), Smart & Climate-Smart Farming Trainings and Design Thinking Bootcamps
5. Skills Development And Future Workforce
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Our Impactful Skill Trainings
We Provide Hands-one Technology, Core Life Skills and Employability trainings
Techcnology Training
Providing cutting-edge technology skills in AI, Digital Marketing, Multimedia, and Software Development for both individuals and businesses.
Core Life Skills Training
Core life skills training equips individuals with essential abilities for navigating daily life and achieving personal and professional success.
Equips participants with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to pursue job opportunities aligned with their career.
Employability Training
Blockchain, Crypto & Digital Asset Innovation
Waafi Hub explores emerging technologies to advance financial inclusion, transparency, and cross-border economic participation through responsible blockchain and digital asset solutions.
Key Focus Areas:
• Blockchain for Financial Inclusion & Public Transparency
• Web3 Startup Incubation & Acceleration
• Digital Identity, Verification & Secure Data Systems
• Crypto Literacy & Digital Safety Programs
• Cross-Border Trade and Innovations
• Regulatory Advisory & Responsible Digital Asset Governance.
6. Innovative Technology Solutions
Through these solutions, Waafi Hub empowers organizations and communities to harness technology for sustainable development, improved service delivery, and informed decision-making, bridging gaps between innovation, governance, and social impact.
Key Focus Areas:Digital Transformation & Automatio, Custom Software & Platform Development, AI-Powered Solutions & Data Analytics, Management Information Systems (MIS) & Digital Tools and Civic Tech, GovTech & Development Tech Solutions
Waafi Hub designs and delivers innovative technology solutions that address real-world challenges faced by businesses, governments, development partners, and communities. Our technology initiatives drive digital transformation, data-driven decision-making, and scalable solutions that enhance efficiency, transparency, inclusion, and impact.service
7. Peacebuilding, Democracy And Social Cohesion
Waafi Hub advances peacebuilding, democratic participation, civic engagement, and social cohesion by fostering innovation-driven dialogue, community-led solutions, and inclusive governance approaches. We design and implement programs that strengthen trust, promote social inclusion, and enable participatory decision-making at both community and institutional levels.
Through technology-enabled platforms, data-driven insights, and collaborative networks, Waafi Hub supports youth, women, and marginalized groups to actively engage in civic processes, advocate for their rights, and contribute to conflict-sensitive development. Our initiatives focus on building resilient communities, reducing tensions, and nurturing sustainable pathways for peace, accountability, and democratic governance across Somalia and Somaliland.
We also facilitate capacity-building, awareness campaigns, and multi-stakeholder dialogue to empower local leaders, civil society, and government institutions to co-create solutions that enhance social cohesion, strengthen democratic systems, and promote long-term stability.