This meeting is part of the project “Training and Capacity Building for Peace and Security in Somalia,” promoted by ANOLF FVG APS and SAGAL APS, supported by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI), and implemented locally by Rawdah Youth Organization.
Purpose
Build on the February 2026 training course by strengthening awareness of Somalia’s multicultural heritage, supporting dialogue on identity and memory, and identifying shared foundations for peaceful coexistence and conflict prevention.
Objectives
- Identify major forms of tangible and intangible cultural heritage in Somalia.
- Explore links between identity, collective memory, and local conflicts.
- Promote the Somali language as a means of cultural transmission and dialogue.
- Encourage inclusive approaches to heritage protection across diverse communities.
- Support initial youth-led proposals to document and enhance Mogadishu’s heritage.
Programme overview
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Day 1 — morning
Heritage, memory, and communities
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Day 1 — afternoon
Participatory workshop: The Heritage That Unites Us
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Day 2 — afternoon
Community dialogue roundtable and handbook presentation (Building Sustainable Peace)
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Day 3 — morning
Geopolitical competition and regional orders in sub-Saharan Africa
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Day 3 — closing
Project closing and certificates of participation
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