We exist to help Somalia's talent
go where it's needed most.
EA Somalia launched in February 2026 with a small, passionate group of ~50 Somali professionals. We're at the very beginning of a meaningful journey.
Help Somali professionals identify and pursue the most impactful careers and giving opportunities.
We use evidence, reason, and a commitment to impartial concern for all people. We believe Somalia has extraordinary potential — a young, connected population, a growing diaspora with international experience, and a set of challenges that are simultaneously urgent and tractable with the right talent deployed at scale.
By connecting talent to the best frameworks, communities, and opportunities, we aim to catalyse a generation of Somali professionals making measurable, evidence-based progress on hard problems.
EA Somalia Founded
A small group of Somali professionals in Mogadishu comes together around the idea of applying EA principles locally.
First Meetups
Regular gatherings begin in Mogadishu. First discussions on career strategy and effective giving. ~50 members join.
Building & Growing
This website launches. We're actively seeking new members, mentors, and people who want to help shape what EA Somalia becomes.
What's next?
Expanding chapters, launching the mentorship program, and building our community. Join us early.
Evidence First
We prioritise interventions with rigorous evidence and are transparent about uncertainty.
Impartial Concern
We care about wellbeing regardless of nationality, proximity, or identity.
Intellectual Honesty
We update views with new evidence, welcome disagreement, and acknowledge when we're wrong.
Open Community
Everyone can learn and contribute regardless of where they start.
The people building this
A small, dedicated group of Somali and diaspora professionals at the start of something meaningful.
Economist with a focus on fragile states. Passionate about applying evidence-based frameworks to Somali development challenges.
Organisational psychologist building EA Somalia's community from the ground up. Previously with Shaqodoon.
Career coach and public health professional helping Somali professionals navigate high-impact career transitions.
Former researcher at IGAD Policy Institute. Manages our grant database and helps members with funding applications.
UK-based Somali professional with fintech experience. Planning our diaspora chapter and earning-to-give program.
We're looking for passionate people to help build this. Get in touch.
Get InvolvedCommon questions
We'd love to hear from you
Whether you want to join, collaborate, or just learn more — reach out.
General Inquiries
info@easomalia.org
Chapters & Community
chapters@easomalia.org
Mentorship Program
mentorship@easomalia.org