Barwaaqo Voluntary Organization (BVO)

Barwaaqo Voluntary Organization (BVO) is a non-political, non-governmental, and non-profit making development action-oriented and advocacy organization that was founded in 1996 by a committed gender balanced group in Somaliland
BVO strives to perform social development work in Somaliland and has been implementing climate change, environmental protection, and livelihood programs in the country, which enables the finding of solutions to Somaliland’s environmental challenges
BVO fights hunger and promotes poverty reduction, human rights, women's and children's rights, and justice for all. BVO has also been involved in women's political participation and economic empowerment, and provides FGM awareness campaigns as well as implements projects aimed to tackle gender-based violence (GBV) in Somaliland
BVO operates in all six regions of Somaliland.