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Somalia Earth Volunteers
About SEV

Somalia Earth Volunteers is a nongovernmental and nonprofit organization founded in 2017 by young Somali environmental activists. Based in Somalia, the organization is committed to tackling the challenges of climate change through prevention, mitigation, and adaptation strategies. By focusing on the protection of natural resources, wildlife, biodiversity, and ecosystems, Somalia Earth Volunteers plays a vital role in promoting sustainable solutions for a greener, more resilient Somalia. Through its diverse activities, including conservation, advocacy, community engagement, and training grassroots activists, the organization empowers communities to take action against environmental degradation and build a sustainable future.

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Vision

To build a resilient Somalia with thriving ecosystems, sustainable communities, and empowered individuals taking action against climate change.

Mission

Somalia Earth Volunteers is dedicated to addressing climate change and environmental challenges in Somalia by working toward the prevention, mitigation, and adaptation of climate crises. The organization strives to protect natural resources, wildlife, biodiversity, and ecosystems while fostering sustainable solutions for a greener future.

Our Key Activities

Conservation Efforts

  • Protecting trees, species, their habitats, and ecosystems.

  • Preserving marine environments, forests, and other living ecosystems.
Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation

  • Helping communities adapt to the effects of climate change through localized solutions.

  • Reducing carbon emissions via renewable energy and green initiatives.
Landscape Management and Restoration

  • Managing and restoring degraded landscapes.

  • Planting trees to combat deforestation and rehabilitate the environment.

Community Engagement and Education

  • Raising awareness about deforestation, environmental degradation, and climate resilience.

  • Empowering young people to take leadership roles in climate action.

  • Amplifying traditional Indigenous knowledge for sustainable landscape management.

Advocacy and Policy Influence

  • Advocating for policies that ban charcoal production and unsustainable deforestation.

  • Promoting legal frameworks for sustainable resource management.
Training and Mobilization

  • Training grassroots climate activists and equipping them with tools to enact change.

  • o Mobilizing communities for active participation in climate resilience initiatives.
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Future Goals

  • Expand tree-planting initiatives to cover more regions in Somalia.
  • Launch large-scale renewable energy projects to reduce dependency on fossil fuels.
  • Strengthen disaster preparedness programs to address the growing risk of climate-related emergencies.
  • Create a national network of climate activists for coordinated action.
  • Establish eco-education programs in schools to nurture environmental awareness from an early age.

Protecting Cheetahs: Ending Illegal Trade and Exploitation
Cheetah populations in Somalia are teetering on the brink of collapse due to the rampant illegal wildlife trade and escalating human-wildlife conflicts. Among the most pressing threats is the trafficking of cheetah cubs, driven by the demand for exotic pets in regions such as the Middle East. Tragically, it is estimated that around 300 cheetah cubs are smuggled out of Somalia each year, most of whom perish due to the harsh conditions of captivity and transportation.
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Current Projects

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Save Our Trees, Save Our Future

The charcoal trade in Somalia has been a major driver of environmental degradation, armed conflict, and poverty. Recognizing the severe impact,

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Gully Erosion and Sand Dune Control Projects

Sand dunes pose a significant threat to Somalia, advancing inland at an alarming rate and endangering towns, infrastructure, and livelihoods.

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Reforestation and Green Initiatives in Somalia

Deforestation presents a significant environmental and socio-economic challenge in Somalia, resulting in extensive land degradation

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Impact

Since its establishment, Somalia Earth Volunteers has:

  • Planted thousands of trees in efforts to combat deforestation and restore degraded landscapes.
  • Mobilized and trained hundreds of grassroots activists to lead climate resilience projects in their communities.
  • Successfully advocated for increased public awareness of environmental challenges and the banning of charcoal production in key areas.
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