Empowering Somaliland's Creative Workforce

Training skilled professionals in fashion, design, and technology for a self-sufficient future.

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Empowering Somaliland's Creative Workforce

At the African Institute of Arts and Design, we cultivate skilled professionals in fashion design, interior decoration, and more—fostering self-sufficiency among youth and women in Somaliland.

A creative workspace is filled with various art supplies including watercolors, brushes, colored pencils, and a painting of flowers. A laptop is partially visible at the top, and there's a ceramic holder in the shape of an elephant containing pens and brushes. A green leafy plant adds a natural element to the scene.
A creative workspace is filled with various art supplies including watercolors, brushes, colored pencils, and a painting of flowers. A laptop is partially visible at the top, and there's a ceramic holder in the shape of an elephant containing pens and brushes. A green leafy plant adds a natural element to the scene.
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Empowering Creative Skills

We cultivate specialized skills in Somaliland, fostering self-sufficiency among youth and women through creative education.

Fashion Design Training

Learn the art of fashion design, creating unique styles that reflect cultural heritage and personal expression.

A vibrant mural on the side of a building with geometric patterns and shapes in various bright colors, featuring the text 'CREATIVITY IS IN ALL OF US'. The mural is located at the London Graphic Centre. The background includes a yellow brick wall and other urban elements such as doors and a lamp.
A vibrant mural on the side of a building with geometric patterns and shapes in various bright colors, featuring the text 'CREATIVITY IS IN ALL OF US'. The mural is located at the London Graphic Centre. The background includes a yellow brick wall and other urban elements such as doors and a lamp.
Interior Decoration Skills

Master interior decoration techniques to transform spaces, enhancing aesthetics and functionality for diverse environments.

Technical Skills Development

Acquire essential technical skills that empower you to thrive in various industries and professions.
A bright, creative studio space featuring a table covered with various art supplies, including paints, glue, and paper cutouts. On the floor, a white sheet displays an array of colorful handmade cards and artwork. An easel holds a canvas with an abstract painting, and the walls are lined with large paintings, some leaning on the floor. The room is well-lit by three large windows in the background, allowing natural light to fill the space.
A bright, creative studio space featuring a table covered with various art supplies, including paints, glue, and paper cutouts. On the floor, a white sheet displays an array of colorful handmade cards and artwork. An easel holds a canvas with an abstract painting, and the walls are lined with large paintings, some leaning on the floor. The room is well-lit by three large windows in the background, allowing natural light to fill the space.
A person stands in a dimly lit room, which appears to be a creative workspace or studio. Bright overhead lights illuminate a table covered with yellow fabric. The individual holds a pencil, wearing a casual, colorful shirt. In the background, several people are engaged in activities related to textile or garment making.
A person stands in a dimly lit room, which appears to be a creative workspace or studio. Bright overhead lights illuminate a table covered with yellow fabric. The individual holds a pencil, wearing a casual, colorful shirt. In the background, several people are engaged in activities related to textile or garment making.
A vibrant market stall displays a variety of colorful handcrafted items, including woven baskets, embroidered textiles, and beaded jewelry. A person is interacting with the items, adding a personal touch to the lively scene. The table is covered with fabric showcasing intricate patterns and motifs, indicative of traditional craftsmanship.
A vibrant market stall displays a variety of colorful handcrafted items, including woven baskets, embroidered textiles, and beaded jewelry. A person is interacting with the items, adding a personal touch to the lively scene. The table is covered with fabric showcasing intricate patterns and motifs, indicative of traditional craftsmanship.

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Showcasing creativity and skills of Somaliland's emerging professionals.

A creative workspace with various artistic tools and materials spread out. A screen printing frame with a yellow base layer occupies the center, while a red fabric with the text 'Rise + Thrive' printed in bold yellow lettering is placed nearby. Floral fabric and a tablet displaying similar text are also visible. Additional items include paint containers, brushes, and fabric swatches.
A creative workspace with various artistic tools and materials spread out. A screen printing frame with a yellow base layer occupies the center, while a red fabric with the text 'Rise + Thrive' printed in bold yellow lettering is placed nearby. Floral fabric and a tablet displaying similar text are also visible. Additional items include paint containers, brushes, and fabric swatches.
A young woman with a checkered headscarf gazes thoughtfully beyond the camera, holding a blank white canvas against a backdrop of soft, blurred countryside scenery.
A young woman with a checkered headscarf gazes thoughtfully beyond the camera, holding a blank white canvas against a backdrop of soft, blurred countryside scenery.

The African Institute of Arts and Design transformed my skills and opened new opportunities for my future.

Amina Hassan

A creative workspace featuring various art supplies and items arranged on a table. There are color swatches, watercolor paints, and open sketchbooks displaying floral and abstract designs. A small red toy car, a model house, a spool of tape, and a miniature gnome add whimsical elements. Paint tubes and brushes are scattered, suggesting an artistic process in progress. The overall scene is vibrant and cluttered.
A creative workspace featuring various art supplies and items arranged on a table. There are color swatches, watercolor paints, and open sketchbooks displaying floral and abstract designs. A small red toy car, a model house, a spool of tape, and a miniature gnome add whimsical elements. Paint tubes and brushes are scattered, suggesting an artistic process in progress. The overall scene is vibrant and cluttered.
A person is seen working on a colorful piece of art in a dimly lit room. The artwork involves letters and vibrant colors, and is being created on a sheet held by clips. The environment suggests a creative workspace with a focus light and scattered art supplies.
A person is seen working on a colorful piece of art in a dimly lit room. The artwork involves letters and vibrant colors, and is being created on a sheet held by clips. The environment suggests a creative workspace with a focus light and scattered art supplies.

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Training skilled professionals for Somaliland's creative industries.

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