A platform for the Global Somali Diaspora and the good people of the world who love to help Somali people stand on their feet one more time.
December 1–3, 2026 • Mogadishu, Somalia
The Future of AI Starts in Somalia • December 1–3, 2026
Keynote speakers & thought leaders from around the world
Startup showcases & youth-led tech initiatives
Education, Healthcare & Governance transformation
Connect with international leaders & investors
SOMALIA WILL LEAP FORWARD TO LEAD AI INNOVATION IN AFRICA
Join us in our mission to make every Somali literate by 2040. Education is the foundation of prosperity.
"Somalia rises when Somalis serve.
Leadership begins with service.
The future of Somalia is volunteer-led."
Volunteers of Somalia (VOS) is a movement dedicated to cultivating volunteerism, servant leadership, and shared responsibility as the foundation for national renewal and lasting prosperity.
Our mission is to awaken the spirit of service within the Somali people by cultivating volunteerism, servant leadership, and shared responsibility as the foundation for national renewal and lasting prosperity.
A renewed Somali society rooted in service, unity, and self-reliance—where communities thrive because citizens choose to lead by serving one another.
Integrity, Transparency, Accountability, Collective Responsibility, Service, and Dignity — the pillars that guide everything we do at VOS.
EIN: 83-0915477
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Somalia's recovery will not come from aid alone, nor from leaders alone. It will come when ordinary citizens choose to serve before they demand, to give before they take, and to lead without waiting for permission. Volunteers of Somalia exists to spark that awakening—because no nation rises higher than the willingness of its people to serve.
— Founder, Volunteers of Somalia
From mentorship to sports, we run year-round programs that keep Somali youth engaged, educated, and connected to their community.
Join our youth-led campaign to make every Somali literate by 2040. This transformative event brings together young leaders, educators, and changemakers committed to building a literate Somalia.
One-on-one and group mentoring that pairs young people with positive role models for academic guidance, career advice, and personal development.
VOS will work with local communities to organize national soccer tournaments annually, promoting teamwork, discipline, and healthy lifestyles among youth.
Programs celebrating Somali heritage through language, arts, storytelling, and cultural events that strengthen identity and community pride.
After-school tutoring, homework help, and college readiness workshops that set students up for educational success.
Volunteer-driven projects that give back to the neighborhood — from clean-ups to food drives to civic engagement campaigns.
Training future leaders through workshops, public speaking practice, and real-world leadership opportunities within the community.
There are many ways to support our mission and make a lasting impact in the lives of Somali youth.
Give your time and talents as a mentor, tutor, event organizer, or program leader. Every hour makes a difference.
Sign UpYour tax-deductible contribution funds programs that directly impact youth. Every dollar goes toward building brighter futures.
Give NowSchools, businesses, and organizations can partner with VOS to expand our reach and create new opportunities for youth.
ConnectAfrica's AI economy is projected to add $1.5 trillion by 2030. Somalia cannot afford to watch from the sidelines.
Co-funds startup grants, quarterly reports, Wall of Builders recognition
Sponsor full cohort, VIP pitch days, AI Innovation Hub access
AI Summit sponsor, board seat, equity rights, legacy naming
The SGDF transforms diaspora capital into technology equity — funding AI-native Somali entrepreneurs building the future at home.
Somalia's greatest export should not be its people—it should be its innovation.
Your generous donation helps us provide life-changing programs to hundreds of Somali youth every year. All donations are tax-deductible.
VOS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. EIN: 83-0915477
Have questions or want to get involved? We'd love to hear from you.
4016 E 32nd St
Minneapolis, MN 55406
United States
info@vosglobal.org
(817) 262-8854
vosglobal.org
Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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