Green Youth Union (GYU)
Green Youth Union (GYU) is a pioneering organization committed to building a sustainable and inclusive future for communities in Jubaland State of Somalia. Established in 2022, GYU was founded with the vision of driving positive social and environmental change by empowering youth and women, promoting environmental protection, supporting sustainable agriculture, enhancing access to education, and providing essential community support services.
Headquartered in Kismayo, GYU has rapidly grown into a leading force for youth-led environmental action. Through innovative, practical, and community-centered initiatives, the organization engages young people locally and globally to protect the planet and strengthen resilience in vulnerable communities.
GYU adopts a holistic approach to development, addressing interconnected social, economic, and environmental challenges. By harnessing the energy, creativity, and leadership potential of youth and women, GYU serves as a catalyst for sustainable development and long-term community transformation.
Our Mission
To empower communities—particularly youth and women—to actively engage in environmental conservation, climate change mitigation and adaptation, sustainable agriculture, education, and social development initiatives, thereby fostering a resilient, inclusive, and equitable society.
Our Vission
A thriving, sustainable, resilient, and inclusive world where every individual has the opportunity to contribute to and benefit from environmental protection, climate action, disaster risk reduction, sustainable agriculture, biodiversity conservation, and equitable socio-economic development.
Core Values
These core values reflect Green Youth Union’s commitment to environmental conservation, climate action, disaster risk reduction, sustainable agriculture, youth and community empowerment, and sustainable development. They serve as the guiding principles for our decisions, partnerships, and programmes, fostering integrity, innovation, inclusiveness, accountability, and collaboration in all aspects of our work.