The Nabadeynta Somalia Project is an impactful initiative aimed at enhancing security and access to justice for marginalized communities in Somalia, particularly in areas affected by conflict and instability. Supported by EU and UKAID and implemented in collaboration with Equal Access International, the project operates in Baidoa and Hudur- Somalia, focusing on ensuring that vulnerable populations—such as women, minority clans, and internally displaced persons (IDPs)—can access fair, accountable, and inclusive security and justice services.
The core objective of the Nabadeynta Somalia Project is to ensure that Somalis benefit from improved security and access to justice through inclusive approaches that enjoy elite support and public confidence. The project seeks to strengthen public trust in security systems, promote more equitable justice practices, and empower marginalized groups to take an active role in decision-making processes. To achieve these goals, the project engages elders, religious leaders, women, youth, and Security and Justice providers in dialogue and negotiation to foster inclusive, sustainable solutions.
Key activities of the project include:
- INCLUSIVE CONTEXT: Continuous contextual understanding of dynamics of security and justice in specific locations in Somalia (inc. from gendered, social and political economy perspectives)
- COMMON CONCERNS (Area based problems): Support for convening people/groups with divergent interests and/or identities to coalesce around common concerns
- SOMALI-LED STRATEGIES: Support for Somali led development and implementation of strategies for achieving changes in safety and/or fairness on common concerns
- EVIDENCE, ADAPTATION, and INFLUENCE: Evidence of: i) programme’s strategic adaptation driven by learning; and ii) use of learning to influence strategic decision-making of Somali and international actors
The Nabadeynta Somalia Project is set to run from December 1, 2023, to February 28, 2026, targeting communities across Somalia. The project aims to reach 25,000 individuals across various regions, including both IDPs and host communities, ensuring that marginalized groups have improved access to security and justice services.
Through its integrated approach, the Nabadeynta Somalia Project not only addresses immediate security and justice needs but also contributes to long-term peacebuilding, social cohesion, and the empowerment of marginalized populations across Somalia.