By Goth Mohamed Goth
Hargeisa, 01/02/2025– The Daami Youth Development Organization (DYDO) has distributed sustainable Solar Livelihood Pods to 120 households in the Iidaan Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Camp. This initiative is a key component of the Youth Climate Innovation & Renewable Energy Acceleration Program.
Speaking at the handover ceremony, Mr. Mahmoud Abdi of DYDO emphasized the program’s goals: “Today, we officially entrust these solar lamps to the Iidaan Camp Committee for distribution. This ‘Solar Livelihood Pods’ solution is designed to promote green jobs, renewable energy, and youth entrepreneurship, specifically for displaced and marginalized communities in Hargeisa.”
The project, implemented in partnership with the Ministry of Labour, Social Affairs and Family (MoLSAF), Save the Children, and DANIDA Somaliland, addresses urgent energy and safety challenges in displacement settings.
“Providing safe, clean energy is fundamental to improving the security and well-being of vulnerable families,” Mr. Mahmoud added. “These lanterns offer a foundation for displaced communities to pursue better living standards and opportunities, despite ongoing hardships.”
The clean, reliable solar lighting directly enhances household and community safety—particularly for women and children—while extending hours for education and income-generating activities. By replacing hazardous and polluting light sources, the solution also contributes to environmental protection and climate resilience.
The handover to the camp committee reinforces community ownership and sustainable management, ensuring the project remains responsive to residents’ needs.
Through this project, DYDO showcases how youth-led innovation and renewable energy can deliver practical, scalable, and climate-smart solutions for Somaliland’s most vulnerable populations.
Project Summary:
· Project: Solar Livelihood Pods
· Program: Youth Climate Innovation & Renewable Energy Acceleration Program
· Lead Implementer: Daami Youth Development Organization (DYDO)
· Key Partners: Ministry of Labour, Social Affairs and Family (MoLSAF), Save the Children, DANIDA Somaliland
· Location: Iidaan IDP Camp, Hargeisa
· Primary Focus: Fostering green jobs, renewable energy adoption, and entrepreneurship among IDP and minority youth.
