Integrated Community Action Network Somalia (ICAN Somalia)
Horseed, Behind Zeitun Hotel, along Baidoa Main Road
Baidoa, Bay region
Somalia
Contact person: Hassan Dubow
+252 611555958
info@icansomalia.org
https://icansomalia.org/
Topics
- Aid organization
- Educational policy/project
- Social policy/disabled persons
About us
The Integrated Community Action Network (ICAN) is a non-profit organization that was established on 10/01/2008 to address the various socio-economic and humanitarian challenges faced by minority and marginalized communities within Somalia. ICAN operates in both development and humanitarian contexts, with a focus on promoting sustainable solutions and providing essential aid to these underserved populations.
ICAN’s primary goal is to empower and uplift minority ethnic groups, women, religious minorities, the economically disadvantaged, and other marginalized communities in Somalia. The organization collaborates with local community members, governmental and non-governmental organizations, and international partners to implement integrated, community-driven projects that create positive and lasting impacts.
Our Vision
To create a prosperous and resilient Somalia where minority and marginalized communities have equitable opportunities to thrive, supported by sustainable development initiatives and responsive humanitarian assistance.
Our Mission
The Integrated Community Action Network (ICAN) is dedicated to addressing the socio-economic and humanitarian challenges faced by minority and marginalized communities in Somalia. Through collaborative partnerships and integrated approaches, we strive to empower these underrepresented groups, promote sustainable development tailored to their needs, and deliver timely humanitarian assistance.
ICAN Programs
• General Protection: The Integrated Community Action Network (ICAN) aims to identify and address protection concerns and human rights violations among vulnerable internally displaced persons (IDPs) and conflict-affected individuals in targeted areas through a comprehensive protection monitoring system.
• Gender-Based Violence: ICAN seeks to enhance case management by directly assisting survivors of gender-based violence (GBV) and providing immediate life-saving support to vulnerable populations. This includes comprehensive case management and psychosocial support (PSS), emergency care, and referrals to medical teams.
• Child Protection: ICAN aims to ensure that girls and boys have access to adequate child protection services and are safeguarded from violence, abuse, neglect, and exploitation both at home and within the community. It also ensures that affected children receive appropriate support through the case management process.
• Education: ICAN works to ensure dignified community access to quality education by collaborating with government ministries and stakeholders. Priority is given to children from vulnerable and marginalized groups, ensuring their equal rights to quality basic education with support from donors and the education cluster.
• Health and Nutrition: ICAN focuses on improving sustainable nutrition and providing primary healthcare services to vulnerable communities, with a special emphasis on child and maternal health to save the lives of expectant mothers and infants.
• Food security and livelihood: Integrated Community Action Network (ICAN) aims to improve the living conditions of the most vulnerable community members through the provision of conditional and unconditional cash transfers which can empower economic and skill development in marginalized communities.
• WASH: ICAN aims to enhance the living conditions of vulnerable community members through conditional and unconditional cash transfers, empowering economic and skill development in marginalized communities. Tailored support for agricultural and livestock production aims to establish sustainable and resilient livelihood opportunities.
• Camp Coordination: ICAN works to improve access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene facilities for internally displaced persons (IDPs) and vulnerable host communities in Somalia. Collaboration with institutions like schools and health facilities addresses challenges in water, sanitation, and hygiene, ultimately restoring dignity to affected populations.
• Shelter and NFI: ICAN strives to ensure equitable access to services such as humanitarian assistance and protection for internally displaced persons (IDPs) to enhance their quality of life and dignity. Additionally, it supports the improvement of site maintenance and monitoring capacities, often through cash-for-work activities
For other net participants we can offer an expert guidance through trained staff, give an expert opinion, procure expert information and establish new contacts in the field of our work.