Barwaaqo Voluntary Organization

A group of committed gender balanced community development professionals in Somaliland came together to give shape to their dreams of making Somaliland a better place. That was how “Barwaaqo”- which is a Somali word which means “prosperity”- was established. At the outset, the organization understood that its domain needs to be as wide as the issues faced by the millions of underprivileged in the nation.

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As the name suggests- it fights or promotes poverty reduction. It has taken up the cause of women and children by organizing meetings debates and trainings. In addition BVO has also been involved in food security and livelihoods projects, HIV awareness campaigns as well Gender Based Violence

initiatives. While most of this NGO’s activities have taken place within the districts of Hargeisa, Burao, Berbera and Borama, it aspires to reach a national footprint in the years to come.

Barwaaqo Voluntary organization was founded in 1996 by a committed gender balanced group in

Somaliland in1996 the organization is registered at ministry of National planning of Somaliland.

Our Mission Statement

To work closely with the local communities, particularly women and children, in order to ensure positive socio-economic change and sustainable natural resource management.

Our Vision Statement

People of Somaliland enjoying their rights with dignity and living in prosperity.

Our Core Values

• Integrity, Honesty and Transparency
• Respect for the rights of women and children
• Mutual respect
• Equity and justice
• Independence
• Humility