Minbar Post
The Minbar Initiative's blog section! Here, we feature articles on relevant topics related to youth empowerment, civic engagement, and political development in Somalia. We also have thought pieces and opinion articles from Minbar Initiative staff, guest writers, and participants. Additionally, we provide updates on upcoming events and program offerings.
Thought Pieces
The Importance of Youth Engagement in Politics
In this article, Fatima Ahmed discusses the importance of youth engagement in politics and how it can lead to a more inclusive and representative democracy in Somalia.
Abdikarem Maruf
The Power of Storytelling in Political Development
In this thought piece, Hassan Ali explores the power of storytelling in political development and how it can be used to empower marginalized communities in Somalia.
Hassan Ali
The Role of Women in Civic Engagement
Amina Mohamed highlights the important role women play in civic engagement and discusses strategies to increase women's participation in political processes in Somalia.
Amina Mohamed
Opinion Articles
Why the Somali Youth Should Participate in Politics
In this opinion article, Abdiwahab Mohamed argues that the Somali youth should actively
Abdiwahab Mohamed
Decolonizing Somali Education
Aisha Hussein explores the need to decolonize Somali education and provides recommendations for how this can be achieved.
Aisha Hussein
upcoming events
Book Launch: BOOJIN by Zakariye Osman
Minbar Initiative is proud to present the book launch of BOOJIN - a collection of laughter, happiness, and stories from Mogadishu in the 2000s by Zakariye Osman. The event is open to all interested in Somali literature. Women are highly encouraged to attend.
Zakariye Osman
Somalia's Potential Membership in the East African Community
oin us for a one-day workshop on Somalia's potential membership in the East African Community, hosted by Minbar Initiative. The program is open to all interested in regional integration. Women's participation is highly encouraged.
Abdirahman Aynte
abdusalan hadliye
Panel Discussion: Responding to Emergencies
Minbar Initiative is pleased to present a timely panel discussing emergency responses to #ZoopeAttack2, open to students, academics, policymakers and career public servants. Women are highly encouraged to attend.
Dr Mohamed Hassan
Dr Mohamed Abdirahman
Dr Luul Mohamed
Workshop: Decentralization of Health Services in Benadir Region
Minbar Initiative is pleased to host a one-day workshop on decentralizing health services in Benadir Region, open to researchers, policymakers, and career public servants. Women's participation is highly encouraged.
Mohamed Adow
Workshop: Cyber Security
Minbar Initiative is pleased to offer a one-day Cyber Security workshop, open to students, researchers, academics, intellectuals, policymakers, and career public servants. Women's participation is highly encouraged.
Bashir Dhoore
Book Launch: Fan & Fannaan by Omar Serbia
Minbar Initiative is proud to present the book launch of Fan & Fannaan by Omar Serbia, open to all interested in Somali literature. Women are highly encouraged to attend."