About Us

The Somali Youth Congress is a major stakeholder in the implementation of the youth agenda of the Federal government, and, as such, will be strengthened by the government. Government at all levels shall endeavour to fund the activities of the youth body through subvention annually without necessarily controlling or interfering in the day-to-day running of the youth congress. Government shall provide some oversight functions to the congress. Voluntary youth organizations and groups, youth NGOs and CBOs shall partner with the congress for proper collaboration. As the coordinating body for all youth organizations across the country, the SYC shall endeavour at all times to pursue democratic norms, embrace the principles of accountability and transparency in all its conduct, avoid partisanship, initiate and execute activities that are in consonance with the goals of the Federal government youth agenda.

AIM

The Somali Youth Congress aims to promote youth empowerment, allow young people create interstate and intercultural relationship with people from different local states, and provide a common platform for all the structures of the youth congress for the advancement of the course of the Somali youth through enhanced social enlightenment, mobilization and coordination as a tool for complimenting the efforts of government and other relevant stakeholders in youth development.

MISION

To actualize the full rights of all Somali youths to enjoy social, political and economic development and to respect the rights of others, while actively participating in all decision-making process and equally complementing government efforts in nation building.

VISION

To inspire and coordinate Somalia young people towards global standards in the realization of their full potentials, dreams and aspirations, and being responsible to themselves, their families and the nation at large, while also establishing cogent orientations to being an antidote to curbing youth thuggery in Somalia and around the world.

our Team