Growth, Enterprise, Employment and Livelihoods (GEEL) – Empowering Enterprise. Expanding Opportunity.

Growth, Enterprise, Employment, and Livelihoods.

Empowering Enterprise. Expanding Opportunity.

GEEL is a Somali economic development organisation committed to strengthening enterprises, expanding employment opportunities and improving livelihoods.

Through market driven solutions, strategic partnerships and inclusive growth initiatives, we unlock potential, create jobs and build a more prosperous and resilient Somalia.

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Building Enterprise.
Expanding Opportunity.

GEEL works with businesses, communities, investors and institutions to unlock Somalia’s economic potential. We strengthen enterprise, promote trade, develop skills and create sustainable jobs through locally grounded solutions.

Guided by local leadership and long term vision, we build competitive value chains, attract investment and support inclusive growth that delivers lasting prosperity for current and future generations.

WHAT GEEL DOES

Enterprise and Market Systems

We strengthen micro, small and medium enterprises and improve market systems that connect producers to markets, finance and services.

Jobs and Livelihoods

We create quality employment opportunities and build skills that improve incomes and empower people, especially youth and women.

Investment and Partnerships

We mobilize investment and work with partners to expand opportunity, drive trade and build stronger, more inclusive economic systems.

Resilience and Innovation

We promote innovation and resilient solutions that help communities and enterprises adapt to change and thrive over the long term.

IMPACT AT A GLANCE

1,800+

Enterprises supported to start and grow

12,500+

Jobs created or sustained

15,000+

People trained in market relevant skills

4,600+

Women empowered

350+

Market linkages and partnerships facilitated

24+

Sectors and value chains strengthened

HOW GEEL WORKS

Building Enterprise.
Expanding Opportunity.

16+

Regions Reached

50+

Districts Engaged

200+

Local Partners

1 Goal

Inclusive Economic Growth

HOW GEEL WORKS

Understand

We listen and analyse markets, communities and opportunities.

Plan

We co-design solutions with partners and stakeholders.

Implement

We deliver practical interventions through local partners.

Strengthen

We build skills, systems and linkages that increase capacity.

Measure

We learn, adapt and measure results for continuous improvement.