Bits Digital Design School

Shaqodoon Organization has successfully established three digital design schools in Hargeisa, Garowe, and Mogadishu, making a remarkable impact on the lives of underprivileged youth in Somaliland, Somalia and Puntland. These schools provide specialized ICT, entrepreneurship, and life skills training to young individuals aged between 17 and 28. The comprehensive training programs offered by Shaqodoon equip these youths with the necessary digital skills to unlock their full potential and secure meaningful employment opportunities. Notably, HargaBits in Hargeisa has gained accreditation to award diplomas in digital skills, further validating the quality and relevance of the training provided.

Project Outcomes

The Bits Digital Design School project has achieved the following notable outcomes:

• Transformation of Lives through Specialized Digital Skills:

Shaqodoon Organization's digital design schools focus on providing marketable skills to underprivileged youth. By offering specialized training in digital skills such as Motion Design, Graphic Design, and Web Development, Shaqodoon empowers these young individuals to become productive members of society. Through this program, they gain the necessary expertise to contribute positively to their communities and realize their potential.

• Graduates and Employment Opportunities

  In 2022, a total of 121 students graduated from the digital design schools across all three locations. These graduates acquired a diverse range of digital skills, enabling them to pursue various career paths in the dynamic field of digital design. The training received equips them to meet the demands of the job market and secures meaningful employment opportunities.

Inspired by the success of the digital design schools, Shaqodoon Organization is committed to implementing a similar achievement in Kenya. Recognizing the importance of equipping underprivileged youth in Kenya's Northeastern region with digital skills, we aim to establish digital design schools to transform lives and empower young individuals. By offering specialized ICT training, entrepreneurship support, and life skills development, we strive to create opportunities for the youth to secure meaningful employment and make positive contributions to their communities.

The achievements of the Bits School demonstrates Shaqodoon Kenya’s dedication to making a significant impact on the lives of young people and their communities. Join us in our commitment to empowering youth through digital skills training and building a brighter future together.

More Details

Project Director: Mustafa Othman | Email

Location: Somaliland and Puntland

Start Date - End Date: 9/13/2012 to 10/15/2015

Donor(s): National Endowment for Democracy (NED)

Partner(s): National Endowment for Democracy (NED)