Windle International Somalia
Windle International Somalia (WISOM) recognizes the critical role of well-trained teachers in delivering quality education, especially in conflict-affected and remote regions. To address challenges such as low teacher-pupil ratios and inadequate training, WISOM employs an innovative On-the-Job Training (OJT) model. This approach combines coaching, mentoring, and blended learning techniques to provide certified training and continuous professional development for teachers.
WISOM's initiatives align with Sustainable Development Goal #4 (Quality Education) by empowering teachers to deliver inclusive education and fostering peacebuilding through education. Additionally, the organization advocates for increasing women's representation in the teaching profession and improving English language proficiency among educators
Windle Somalia is committed to expanding access to higher education for marginalized and underserved communities. In collaboration with the Ministry of Education and key partners, Windle provides scholarships to talented students who face financial barriers to pursuing tertiary education. Through targeted support for refugee youth, Windle helps unlock the potential of individuals who might otherwise be excluded from academic opportunities. The Tertiary Education Sholarship programmes offer more than just financial assistance—it includes academic advising, mentorship, and ongoing guidance to ensure students thrive in their academic journeys and are empowered to contribute meaningfully to their communities and future development.
Windle International Somalia (WISOM) is committed to ensuring that education continues even in the most challenging circumstances. In areas affected by conflict, displacement, floods, and drought, WISOM works with communities, government partners, and humanitarian actors to restore access to safe, quality education. Through its emergency education interventions, WISOM supports the construction of classrooms, sanitation facilities, libraries, and the distribution of teaching and learning materials. These efforts create safe, inclusive learning spaces that foster students’ holistic development. By advocating for education as a key pillar of emergency response, WISOM ensures that learning is not interrupted, but used as a tool for recovery, resilience, and long-term development.
In alignment with the Somali government's vision to expand employment and livelihood opportunities, Windle International Somalia (WISOM) supports youth affected by conflict and crisis through access to technical and vocational education and training.
These programmes equip young people with practical, market-driven skills in areas such as entrepreneurship, trades, and other income-generating fields—enabling them to become self-reliant and economically active. By focusing on skills that match market needs, WISOM helps transform vulnerable youth into agents of change, capable of contributing to the social and economic rebuilding of their communities.
Through this approach, WISOM promotes long-term resilience, stability, and inclusive development across Somalia.