+252 770712320 info@budi.so

A Thriving
Community

By investing in and managing lifelong-impact projects. Through IMFAS, research-driven innovation, and socio-economic empowerment, we deliver sustainable livelihoods and modern amenities that uplift communities across generations.

Explore
// Economic Empowerment // Women & Youth // Research & Innovation // Social Development // Community Resilience // Economic Empowerment // Women & Youth // Research & Innovation // Social Development // Community Resilience
Poverty is not destiny. With vision, investment, and commitment, it can be designed out.
Founder: Laila Abdulkadir
Our Approach

Development Through Investment

BUDI works at the intersection of innovation and community. We don't just implement projects; we build capacity.

Read Executive Message
Team

Socio-Economic Empowerment

BUDI’s socio-economic empowerment builds dignity through lasting systems, enabling communities to generate opportunity, resilience, and prosperity for life.

Research & Development

Research and development turn evidence into practical skills, strengthening communities through continuous learning, innovation, and locally grounded solutions.

Innovation Hub

Our Innovation Hub designs and deploys digital systems—from core platforms to smart tools—powering efficient, transparent, and scalable solutions for sustainable development.

Strategic Targets

Our Commitment to Impact

01
Business Dialogue
  • 5 regional forums
  • 2 national forums
  • 600 women & Youth engaged
02
Skills Upscaling
  • 62 Workshops in negotiation & leadership
  • 1,000 women & Youth trained
  • 50% business expansion target
03
Sustainable Livelihoods
  • 220 women-led households
  • Impowered 108 Youth & Women
  • 100% sustainable livelihoods
04
Digital Transformation
  • Digital platforms enabling women & youth enterprises
  • Digital literacy & business technology training
  • Technical support for digitizing MSMEs
Our Methodology

Data-Driven Change

01

Discover

We conduct rigorous field assessments to understand the root causes of poverty and inequality.

02

Empower

We provide the tools, skills, and capital necessary for individuals to build sustainable livelihoods.

03

Sustain

We create self-reliant ecosystems that continue to grow long after our initial intervention.

0 + Established Businesses
0 Lives Impacted
0 Women & Youth Trained
0 Partners
0 Employed
Showcase

Latest Initiatives

View All Projects
Project 2
IMFA-Somalia

IMFA-Somalia

Connecting women farmers to markets and financial institutions.

Project 1
IMFA-Dhuusamareeb

IMFA-Dhuusamareeb

Providing business training and startup capital to 50 young entrepreneurs.

News & Insights

Blog
Annual Report

Unlocking Human Potential: 2025 Review

Our annual report highlights the strides made in inclusive financing and skills development across the region.

Blog
Sep 10-11, 2025
Youth Socio-Economic Empowerment
Blog
Jul 30-31, 2025
Women in Finance

Partner With Us

Your support drives our mission to create a resilient and prosperous Somalia.

Invest/finance Now

Be the Change.

Join a network of leaders driving sustainable development across the region. Your contribution creates a legacy of resilience.