Since 2002, SAYS has implemented 200+ projects across 10 sectors, impacting 2.15M people and 655,000 families, in partnership with 54 UN agencies, NGOs, and local communities. Learn more about our mission, vision, and values.
The Somaliland Association for Youth Salvation (SAYS) is a non-governmental, non-political, and non-partisan humanitarian and development organization founded on 23 February 2002. Established to address systemic challenges affecting youth, women, and marginalized communities in post-conflict Somaliland, SAYS delivers lifesaving assistance, promotes socio-economic development, and strengthens community participation in governance. From 2002 to 2025, SAYS implemented over 200 projects across 10 sectors, benefiting millions indirectly and hundreds of thousands directly, in partnership with 54 UN agencies, NGOs, charitable organizations, and local and diaspora communities.
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Vision
A society where marginalized people live with dignity, prosperity, equal rights, and full participation.
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Missions
To support vulnerable communities to access sustainable livelihoods, realize their human rights, and actively participate in peaceful and inclusive development.
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Goals
To build a flourishing, equitable, and resilient Somaliland where youth, women, children, and vulnerable populations enjoy equal opportunities, exercise their rights, and contribute meaningfully to sustainable peace and development.
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