About us

About our activities to empower youth and women

Our Journey

A summary of the history of Acacia Initiatives

Founded in 2020 in Mogadishu, Somalia, Acacia Initiatives (AI) became an officially registered non-profit organization in 2022. Over the years, we have built a reputable presence as a nonpartisan and non-governmental entity committed to social justice, focusing on empowering disadvantage communities, youth and women through research, education, and capacity building.

Our Vision

Acacia Initiatives envisions a world where social justice thrives through the empowerment of disadvantaged communities, youth, and women, achieved through compassionate research, transformative education, and dedicated capacity building.

Our Mission

Advancing social justice by empowering youth and women through education and community-driven initiatives.

Dedicated to empowering women and youth

Since our inception, Acacia Initiatives (AI) has made significant strides in advocating for youth and women’s rights. Through comprehensive education and capacity-building programs, we have empowered countless individuals to participate actively in their communities, ensuring their voices are heard and their needs are addressed.

EU-Africa programmers

We represent the forefront of innovation by fostering a Pan-European open-innovation ecosystem that includes leading European institutions, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), startups, universities, and research organizations. Within this collaborative environment, students, researchers, engineers, business developers, and investors work together to tackle the technological, talent, skills, business, and capital requirements essential for digital entrepreneurship.

Community collaborations

We collaborate with both startups and established enterprises to promote innovation and growth. Our Business and Entrepreneur Partnerships team acts as your access point to our internationally acclaimed resources.

We connect you with student talent, research expertise, joint R&D projects, mentors, and a variety of additional support.