Policy and program Specialist Safeguarding, women, youth and governance.
Istar Ahmed is a dedicated Policy and Program Specialist with expertise in safeguarding, women’s empowerment, youth development, and governance. She plays a key role in designing and implementing policies that protect vulnerable groups, promote gender equality, and strengthen governance systems.
Istar is deeply committed to education as a tool for empowerment and sustainable development. She has worked extensively on:
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Education policy formulation in fragile and post-conflict settings.
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Capacity-building initiatives for educators and youth leaders.
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Advancing girls’ education and financial literacy programs.
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Technical and vocational education and training (TVET) policy development.
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Enhancing access to quality education in marginalized communities.
Specialization
An accomplished researcher and author.
vision
To foster inclusive, sustainable, and transformative policies that empower youth, women, and marginalized communities, ensuring equitable access to education, governance, and social development.
mission
Policy Innovation & Development
Safeguarding & Social Protection
Youth & Women’s Empowerment
Education Advocacy & Reform
Transformative Policy and Social Development Solutions
Istar Ahmed addresses critical gaps in governance, education, youth empowerment, women’s leadership, and safeguarding by developing inclusive, evidence-based policies and programs that drive social transformation. Through her expertise in policy innovation, education reform, and social protection, she designs sustainable solutions that:
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women are in informal employment in Africa
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of Somali children are out of school
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of Somalia’s population are youth
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