ABOUT US
In 2015, Motivated by the persistent disparities and systemic
challenges faced by marginalized communities in Somalia, a group
of five dedicated Somali youth professionals with diverse
backgrounds and expertise united with a shared commitment to
empower and address the unique challenges faced by women,
Adolescent girls, Persons with disability and other marginalized
communities.
This group came together to establish the Center
for Empowering Marginalized Communities
(CEMCo).
CEMCo's genesis was rooted in the founders' firsthand experiences and observations of the multifaceted issues plaguing marginalized populations; economic exclusion, cycle of poverty that contributes to marginalization, limited access to opportunities, educational disparities, legal access barriers, etc.
In its initial stages, CEMCo took shape as a grassroots self-help initiative, with the founders actively engaging their personal and professional networks for support. The group leveraged their connections within the community, reaching out to individuals who shared their passion for empowering marginalized populations. This grassroots approach not only generated financial support but also fostered a sense of community ownership and involvement from the outset.