Youth Empowerment
The city has launched several programs to engage young people in productive activities.
Ongoing programs include:
- Jubaland Youth Development Center (JYDC) in Kismayo: Offers technical training in carpentry, plumbing, tailoring, and IT.
- Local football tournaments hosted at Kismayo Stadium to promote sportsmanship and prevent youth radicalization.
- Partnership with ILO and GIZ to fund microenterprise development and vocational training for youth from vulnerable backgrounds.
Women's Initiatives
Empowering women economically and socially is a citywide priority.
Key activities include:
- Formation of women's cooperatives in Alanley and Shaqaalaha to support small-scale food processing and tailoring businesses.
- Entrepreneurship training and microloans provided by the Jubaland Women Development Association (JWDA).
- Inclusion of women representatives in district-level decision-making forums and local peace committees.
Kismayo City Municipality is dedicated to planning and implementing development initiatives that promote economic growth, social inclusion, environmental sustainability, and citizen participation.
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