Combining heart and
head to do the most good.
We help Somali professionals find high-impact careers, give more effectively, and build a community dedicated to solving pressing problems — using evidence and reason, not just good intentions.
Our Context
Somalia is at a pivotal moment.
With a young, talented population and a growing diaspora, we have an extraordinary opportunity to channel talent and resources toward the challenges that matter most.
Food Security
Recurring drought and famine affect millions. Evidence-based agricultural research and policy can save thousands of lives each year.
Digital Infrastructure
Expanding internet access and digital literacy unlocks economic opportunity for millions locked out of the global economy.
Remittance Efficiency
Somalia receives over $1.3B in remittances yearly. Cutting transfer fees even slightly redirects millions toward essential needs.
Climate-Resilient Farming
Drought-resistant crops and sustainable farming protect livelihoods and food supply as the climate shifts.
How it works
Your path to high impact
Learn About Impact
Explore evidence-based resources on pressing problems and how your skills can address them most effectively.
Read the Career GuideFind Your Path
Use our frameworks to identify where you can contribute most — through research, policy, entrepreneurship, or giving.
Explore MentorshipTake Action
Apply for high-impact jobs, join our Mogadishu chapter, or learn to give more effectively to proven charities.
Browse OpportunitiesWhat we believe
Guided by evidence, driven by community
Evidence First
We prioritize interventions with rigorous evidence and are transparent about uncertainty.
Impartial Concern
We care about wellbeing regardless of nationality or proximity to us.
Intellectual Honesty
We update our views with new evidence and welcome disagreement.
Open Community
Everyone can learn and contribute, regardless of where they start.