Shuraako News
Creating Market Opportunities for Women Entrepreneurs
As a program of the One Earth Future Foundation, Shuraako believes that women play a vital role in sustaining a more peaceful world. Despite the persistent barriers to women’s leadership in the economic development sector, we know that equal access is key to ensuring a prosperous future if read more
February 6, 2019Now Accepting Applications For Business Development Training!
Shuraako is now accepting applications for the 2019 Work in Progress! program. Selected small and medium enterprises (SME) will receive tailored business development services (BDS) ranging from fundamental business principals, concepts and services, to individual enterprise advisory and read more
September 10, 2018Shuraako selected to present at the Paris Peace Forum Nov. 11-13, 2018
Shuraako is proud to announce that we have been selected to represent One Earth Future at the Paris Peace Forum, from 11 to 13 November 2018! We’ll be joining other governance leaders, civil society representatives and NGOs in creating pathways towards a peaceful and sustainable future.
June 20, 2018$8 Million Impact Fund Supporting Somali Businesses Launched
One Earth Future's Shuraako program signed into effect the $8 million Nordic Horn of Africa Opportunities Fund, an impact fund with major European Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) including Norfund and IFU, and the Arsenault Family Foundation. This is the first impact fund read more
April 24, 2018Sweden, Somali Financial Institutions, & Shuraako Provide Low Collateral Loans
Shuraako is managing and coordinating a new program in partnership with the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), represented by the Embassy of Sweden, in collaboration with major Somali financial institutions, including Dahabshiil Bank International, Premier Bank, and read more
December 20, 2017Shuraako participates in peace workshop in Bogota, Colombia
Shuraako with its sister programs, OEF Research and PASO Colombia hosted a workshop entitled: The Private Sector’s Role in Creating and Supporting Peace, at read more
December 16, 2017Shuraako attends SOCAP 2017 the World's Leading Conference on Activating the Power of Capital Markets to Drive Positive Social and Environmental Impact
SOCAP is the world’s leading conference on activating the power of capital markets to drive positive social and environmental impact – convening the marketplace at the intersection of money and meaning. The conference brings together impact investors, social entrepreneurs, philanthropists, read more
November 16, 2017Shuraako participates in Africa Week to Discuss US Investment Strategy in Africa
DLA Piper are delighted to be hosting Africa Week once again. With representatives from at least 18 of the DLA Piper Africa countries and colleagues from the key investment hubs in Europe, Asia and the US, the week offers a unique opportunity to hear from lawyers with on-the- read more
October 27, 2017Shuraako Hosts Somalia Fisheries Forum
Hundreds of Somali fishers, entrepreneurs, investors, and policy makers gathered in Puntland during October 24 – 26 to promote sustainable development of the Somali fishery sector. The event was co-hosted by Secure Fisheries and Shuraako, programs of One Earth Future, and the Puntland read more
September 21, 2017Investment Forum Lays the Groundwork for Economic Growth in Somaliland
HERGEISA, Somaliland — The three-day Somaliland Investment Forum 2017, which concluded today, signaled to the world that Somaliland is serious about taking control of its economic future and in welcoming the world to invest in its local businesses and to support its eager new read more