Somo is a non-profit organization that empowers micro and small social enterprises in East Africa's marginalized communities. Somo provides comprehensive business support, such as training, coaching, and financial access, to assist these businesses in becoming sustainable and scalable. Somo focuses on vulnerable women and youth from low-income communities, to stimulate economic growth, create job opportunities, and encourage social innovation within communities. Somo's strong track record of providing holistic entrepreneurship support and its deep understanding of marginalized entrepreneurs' realities make us an ideal partner. We invest in the ability of East Africans, who are typically excluded from economic opportunities and systems, to effect systemic change through social entrepreneurship, with a special emphasis on women and youth. Somo entrepreneurs can launch and scale social impact businesses with the right mentors and tools and access to financing and markets, allowing them to develop long-term solutions for economic growth and improved livelihoods while also transforming their communities. Supported end-to-end by our holistic, needs-based, and human-centred model, Somo entrepreneurs turn their skills and passion into real, lasting change for their communities.
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Kibera
Nairobi, Kibera 00100, KE
Happy New Year! 🎉 Because of YOU, we've been able to keep the wheels turning, the dreams of micro, small and medium #entrepreneurs growing, and the impact flowing! Here’s to 2025: a year of bolder moves and even more transformative mic drop moments. Thank you for being the secret sauce in our success! #HappyNewYear #Happy2025
Merry Christmas from Somo!🎄 May your day be as bright and merry as the twinkling Christmas lights. And may your food coma be totally worth it! Happy holidays from us to you! 🎅🏿🎁 #HappyHolidays
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Tengeneza na Somo is a shared production facility designed to empower local businesses by providing access to essential equipment, streamlined processes, and support with product certification. Know any entrepreneurs in food processing, hygiene, or beauty products? Please share this with them to help us understand their needs and build a reliable facility that supports their growth! https://lnkd.in/ekKrYCAF For more information visit somoafrica.org Somo
This past weekend, the Somo team from all our hubs in Kenya and Tanzania came together to review our 2024 goals and refocus for 2025. 2024 has been a year of trials and triumphs, but through it all, our #entrepreneurs have continued to drive change and innovation within their communities. Your unwavering support has been instrumental in the journey. Together, we have empowered 10,654 micro and small businesses across East Africa, creating and impacting 16,445 jobs to date. Through these livelihoods, we have contributed to the growth of more sustainable communities, a mission at the heart of what we do at Somo. Looking ahead, we have ambitious plans for 2025 to continue driving impact and fostering growth. Stay tuned for exciting updates and enjoy these highlights from our recent team-building session. (Spoiler: There were epic team challenges, laughter, and maybe one or two dance-offs.) Thank you for your continued support. Happy Holidays!🎉 (May your days be merry, bright, and filled with less email and more joy.)
Abudo Silas Somo's Employee of the Year!! We are proud of you, Silas!
"Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much." – Helen Keller I am incredibly humbled and excited to share that I was recognized as Employee of the Year Somo !🎉 This achievement wouldn’t have been possible without the unwavering support of The amazing Somo team and the inspiring entrepreneurs we serve every day. Together, we’ve put in the work, shared a common purpose, and given our very best to empower businesses and create lasting impact. When you do everything with love, no task is too difficult to perform. On to the next🚀 #Gratitude #Teamwork #EntrepreneurSupport #PassionForImpact# Somo
As we wrap up 2024, our Coastal team had the pleasure of hosting an Entrepreneurs Forum last week to celebrate the amazing achievements of our entrepreneurs in the Coast region and reflect on the rollercoaster journey this year. Through open feedback sessions, we gained valuable insights that will shape and strengthen our plans for 2025. A special shoutout to our Entrepreneur Advisors, whose support has been crucial in helping our entrepreneurs build and scale thriving businesses. Wilkister Adie | NADHIFA JAMA | Hajj Idd Hamisi | Vitalma Juma | Ali Mwakiboko
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This week has been truly inspiring and impactful as I participated as a board member in Somo’s whole team strategy sessions to reflect 2024 goals and chart a path to achieve SOMO’s ambitious growth metrics for 2025. One of my key takeaways is that SOMO places entrepreneurs at the heart of everything it does. The innovative investment and financing models not only fuel their ventures growth but also generate thousands of jobs. Super proud of team Somo and Amelia Hopkins Phillips!! What stands out is SOMO’s holistic approach is providing entrepreneurs with comprehensive handholding support throughout their growth journey. This has translated into tangible impacts, including hundreds of ventures going through SOMO entrepreneurial suport journey in a year and mobilizing significant investments. The forward-thinking strategies we outlined for 2025 reaffirm SOMO's commitment to fostering innovation and driving inclusive economic transformation through massive job creation in 2025. #innovativefinance #innovation #investment
Happy Jamhuri Day! This year’s #JamhuriDay themed "Jobs, Labour Migration, Entrepreneurship, and Entertainment," celebrates the strides made in the fight against endemic poverty through job creation and economic empowerment. At Somo, we know that entrepreneurship is a powerhouse for creating jobs and improving livelihoods. We've seen this firsthand from the incredible #entrepreneurs we support. With 646 micro and small entrepreneurs funded, they’ve collectively created 16,445 jobs. We’re proud of their contributions to economic empowerment, youth employment, and sustainable job creation. #HappyJamhuriDay #SupportingMSMEs
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“Our foundation, our strength, lies in our network. It lies in all of you.” This year’s Global Youth Entrepreneurship Summit focused on the theme of 'shaping the future of youth entrepreneurship'. At the event, it was evident that the YBI network maintains a unified dedication to addressing pressing global challenges and creating a transformative impact through youth entrepreneurship. Thank you to everyone who joined us. We'll see you at the next one. #GYES2024 #YBIAwards #YBIHighlights2024
A MASSIVE thank you to everyone who joined us this past weekend at Village Market for the Nairobi #SomoSoko2024 edition. Your support means the world to us and we had an absolute blast interacting with you all! The market was buzzing with creativity and innovation. We had everything from stunning fluffy carpets made from recycled clothes to delicious tamarind dawa from Kibera (it’s dawa-licious!) and gorgeous scarves from Tanzania. The diversity of ideas and craftsmanship was truly mind-blowing. A special shout out to our partners and supporters: KIEP 250+, Ministry of Investments,Trade and Industry, The World Bank, E4Impact Entrepreneurship Center, Kenya, Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC), International Centre for Humanitarian Affairs, Kenya Red Cross, Sinapis, Sote Hub, INKOMOKO , USAID, Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland, FCA, you’re the real MVPs. #BuyLocalBuildAfrica #SomoSoko2024