Thematic Programs

Civic Hub

Our Civic Hub platforms promote knowledge, creativity, learning and public engagement to strengthen communities and informed citizenship.

400,000+

People Served

4 Platforms

Civic Institutions

Since 2007

Operating

Since 2007

Operating

Library & Resource Center

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
Youth Civic Theatre

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
Media platform

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.

Key Activities

  • Civic education programming
  • Youth discussions
  • Public service messaging
  • Community dialogue broadcasts
computer literacy

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

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

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