Every year, young people across Ethiopia, Djibouti, Somalia and South Sudan risk trafficking, exploitation and death on irregular migration routes abroad. We give them training, real opportunity and a safer path β at home.
Through skills training, mentorship and real opportunity, we help young people in Ethiopia, Djibouti, Somalia and South Sudan build livelihoods and shape stronger, more resilient communities.
Mafaz Global Solutions is a catalyst for institutional excellence, inclusive development, and sustainable peace through innovative solutions and local partnerships.
From governance to climate resilience, our programs are built with β not for β the communities and institutions we serve.
MGS promotes peacebuilding and social cohesion as foundations for sustainable development and protection. The organization works to strengthen relationships within and betweenβ¦
Promoting safe, informed and regular migration pathways while helping individuals understand migration procedures, their rights and the risks of irregular migration.
Combating migrant smuggling through community awareness, prevention initiatives and cooperation with relevant authorities to reduce exploitation and dangerous migration journeys.
Preventing human trafficking through education, early identification of risks and community-based initiatives that address exploitation, forced labour and sexual exploitation.
Identifying and supporting migrants, trafficking survivors and individuals at risk through protection services, psychosocial support and referrals to appropriate assistance.
Promoting the human rights of migrants and trafficking survivors by improving access to legal information, justice, documentation and protection from discrimination and abuse.
Strengthening the capacity of communities, civil society organizations and frontline professionals to recognize trafficking and smuggling risks, support vulnerable people and promote safe migration.
Conducting research, documenting migration-related challenges and advocating for effective, rights-based policies to prevent migrant smuggling and human trafficking.
Supporting the voluntary, safe and sustainable reintegration of returning migrants and trafficking survivors through livelihood opportunities, skills development, psychosocial support and community-based assistance.
Promoting peace, social cohesion and the integration of migrants, returnees and host communities through dialogue, reconciliation and community-based initiatives that reduce tension and build lasting trust.
Strengthening protection referral systems across the Horn of Africa.
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Bringing reliable water access to drought-affected pastoralist areas.
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Equipping youth with digital literacy and entrepreneurship skills.
Read MoreβThe vocational training program gave me the skills and confidence to start my own tailoring business. Today I employ three other young women from my neighborhood.β
βWorking with Mafaz to strengthen our local council's budget process has made our institution more transparent and more trusted by the community we serve.β
βThe climate-smart farming techniques we learned helped my family's harvest survive two drought seasons in a row β something we couldn't have done alone.β
From our headquarters in Mogadishu, Mafaz Global Solutions delivers programs in partnership with local institutions and communities across Ethiopia, Djibouti, Somalia and South Sudan.
