1. Research Capacity Strengthening

Building a generation of evidence-driven public health leaders
This program aims to cultivate research excellence among public health students through structured capacity building, mentorship, and collaborative research initiatives. Participants gain hands-on experience in proposal writing, data analysis, publication, and scientific communication.

2. Health Promotion & Community Awareness

Enhancing knowledge to prevent disease and improve well-being
We conduct evidence-informed health education campaigns targeting vulnerable populations, especially in IDP camps and underserved communities. Our thematic focus includes immunization, maternal health, sanitation, mental health, and non-communicable disease prevention.

3. Student Skills Development Program (SSDP)

Bridging the gap between theory and practice
This initiative provides short-term training courses, workshops, and seminars that strengthen practical competencies in monitoring & evaluation, digital data collection tools (e.g., KoboToolbox), research ethics, health communication, and emergency response.

4. Leadership & Health Advocacy Program

Empowering students to influence health policy and systems
This program nurtures student leaders who advocate for equitable health systems. Through youth-led dialogues, advocacy campaigns, and policy engagement, we amplify the voice of students in public health decision-making processes.

5. Community-Based Health Outreach

Serving communities while learning from them
We organize student-led outreach programs in collaboration with local health actors, providing free health screenings, health talks, and vaccination awareness services in marginalized settings. These initiatives strengthen our students’ public health field experience.

6. Innovation in Digital Health and Public Health Technologies

Fostering home-grown solutions to health challenges
This program promotes innovation and technological adaptation in health service delivery. SOPHSA supports student-led innovations including mHealth applications, telehealth concepts, and community-based data visualization projects

7. Collaboration & Student Networking

Connecting future public health professionals for shared learning
SOPHSA fosters meaningful connections among public health students across Somalia through joint forums, student-led initiatives, and academic discussions. We promote collaboration, idea exchange, and peer learning to build a united and skilled student community.