Permanent Infrastructure for Inclusive Governance
The SFS Civic Hub & Media ecosystem brings together learning, culture, media, and digital innovation to create structured platforms where communities engage constructively in governance and social development.
The Civic Hub Ecosystem
Rather than operating as isolated initiatives, the platforms function together as permanent civic infrastructure that enables community dialogue, civic education, skills development, and youth leadership.
Puntland Library & Resource Center
Opened on 29 December 2007 in Garowe, the Puntland Library & Resource Center is one of Puntland’s longest‑operating civic learning institutions. The Center provides a safe and inclusive environment where youth, women, community leaders, and public institutions come together to learn, exchange ideas, and participate in civic dialogue.
Main Functions
-
Learning and study space
-
Youth & Women Caucus forums
-
Governance dialogue
-
Training hub
Masraxa Dookh – Youth Civic Theatre
Masraxa Dookh is the first structured youth civic theatre platform in Garowe established by Somali Family Services. More than a stage, the theatre functions as a civic arena where youth use drama, storytelling, and dialogue to explore issues such as governance, peacebuilding, gender equality, and social responsibility.
Main Functions
-
Civic awareness theatre
-
Youth leadership platform
-
Community dialogue events
-
Peacebuilding and social cohesion
Radio Sahan – Community Media
Radio Sahan is SFS’s community media platform promoting informed dialogue, civic participation, and responsible public discourse. The station hosts youth discussions, civic education programmes, public service messaging, and community dialogue broadcasts.
Main Functions
-
Civic education programming
-
Youth discussions
-
Public service messaging
-
Community dialogue broadcasts
Cisco Networking Academy
The Cisco Networking Academy within the Civic Hub equips youth with globally recognized ICT skills aligned with Somalia’s growing digital economy. The programme provides structured training in computer literacy, networking, and digital technologies.
Main Functions
-
Digital literacy
-
Networking skills
-
ICT employability training
-
Private sector linkage
FACILITIES & RENTALS
FACILITIES & RENTALS Conference rooms and event spaces for training, meetings, and community activities.
Main Functions
-
Youth empowerment
-
Civic participation
-
Knowledge access
-
Digital innovation
-
Social dialogue
Institutional Governance
The Civic Hub & Media ecosystem operates under SFS’s institutional governance framework including...
-
Financial oversight and accountability systems
-
Safeguarding, PSEA, and anti‑fraud compliance
-
Integration within SFS monitoring and evaluation systems
-
Alignment with national governance frameworks
Why Civic Infrastructure Matters
In fragile and post‑conflict contexts, inclusive governance requires more than policies. It requires safe and accessible spaces where citizens can learn, dialogue, and participate constructively.
Through the Civic Hub & Media ecosystem, Somali Family Services demonstrates that strengthening governance is not only about policies — it is about creating lasting spaces where communities can learn, dialogue, and lead change.
Civic Hub In Action
