Our Programs
What we do
Tusmo Transformation Initiative (TTI) is committed to driving positive change in Somalia through three core pillars of work.
Empowerment Transformation Training
We empower individuals, particularly women and youth, through comprehensive skill-building and leadership development programs.
Key Activities
- Vocational Skills Training: We offer demand-driven training in areas like tailoring, handicraft production, small business management, and IT skills.
- Life Skills and Leadership Development: Our workshops focus on communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, financial literacy, and leadership.
- Entrepreneurship and Business Development: We provide training in business plan development, marketing, access to micro-finance, and small enterprise management.
- Digital Literacy and Innovation: We equip participants with essential digital skills to encourage innovative solutions for local challenges.
Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Prevention & Response
We are dedicated to preventing and responding to Gender-Based Violence (GBV) by raising awareness, providing support, and advocating for policy changes.
Key Activities
- Community Awareness Campaigns: We conduct outreach to educate communities on the causes and prevention of GBV, challenging harmful social norms.
- Psycho-social Support Services: We provide safe spaces, counseling, and referral services for GBV survivors.
- Advocacy and Policy Dialogue: We engage with local authorities and leaders to advocate for stronger laws and protection mechanisms against GBV.
- Training for Frontline Workers: We build the capacity of health workers, police, and legal professionals to respond effectively to GBV cases.
- Men and Boys Engagement: We run programs that engage men and boys as allies in preventing GBV and promoting gender equality.
Peacebuilding and Social Cohesion
We work to promote sustainable peacebuilding through conflict resolution, reconciliation, and fostering social cohesion at the community level.
Key Activities
- Conflict Resolution and Mediation Training: We equip community leaders, youth, and women with skills in negotiation, mediation, and non-violent conflict transformation.
- Inter-communal Dialogue Platforms: We facilitate safe and inclusive spaces for dialogue between different community groups to build trust and foster reconciliation.
- Youth-Led Peace Initiatives: We support and empower young people to design and implement their own peacebuilding projects.
- Cultural and Sports for Peace: We use cultural events, sports, and arts to bridge divides and promote understanding.
- Peace Education: We integrate peacebuilding concepts into our community training programs.