About us

The Women Resilience Initiative (WRI) was established in January 2019 in Mogadishu, Somalia, by a group of progressive women dedicated to empowering women and girls in their communities. Recognizing the unique challenges women face in Somalia, the founders created WRI to develop sustainable solutions that strengthen resilience, promote gender equality, and provide essential resources and protection for women and girls.

Through their vision and dedication, WRI aims to foster a society that values the rights and dignity of women, empowering them to thrive and lead.

Our Core values

Human-Centered Approach

Every intervention centers on the inherent worth and dignity of the human being.

Impartiality

Our humanitarian response transcends political, religious, or ethnic affiliations.

Independence

We operate free from political or ideological influence.

Transparency

Our operations are accountable, with financial audits conducted annually by certified professionals.

Local Empowerment

We strengthen local capacity, encouraging ownership and sustainability

our focus

At Women Resilience Initiative (WRI), we focus on empowering women and girls affected by conflict and hardship by building their resilience and fostering self-reliance. We provide economic opportunities through vocational training, entrepreneurship programs, and financial support, enabling women to achieve sustainable livelihoods and break the cycle of poverty. Our efforts include combating harmful practices such as early marriage, female genital mutilation (FGM), and gender-based violence, while promoting access to essential services like healthcare, education, and trauma recovery.

WRI also advocates for women’s rights, leadership, and political participation, ensuring that women are not just beneficiaries but active decision-makers in their communities. By creating environments where women can lead lives free from violence and discrimination, we aim to shape societies where their dignity, rights, and potential are fully recognized and supported.