A platform dedicated to recognizing achievement, service and lasting contributions by Somali women, wherever they live and work.
Next edition
Date to be confirmedSWA 2026
Beyond Borders: Somali Women Shaping the Future
Ten coded categories in 2026
Mogadishu · Nairobi · Dar es Salaam
As printed in SWA's publication
From the official record
About Somali Women Awards
Somali Women Awards recognizes women of Somali heritage whose professional achievements, leadership, innovation and service have made a meaningful contribution to their fields and communities. Open in purpose to accomplished Somali women wherever they live, SWA seeks to make their work more visible, preserve their achievements, and inspire future generations.
Since 2023
Recognition, not popularity
Our purpose
Somali Women Awards brings greater visibility to leadership, professional excellence and meaningful service. Through recognition and storytelling, we honor accomplishments across generations, fields and borders — and encourage the next generation to imagine what is possible.
To recognize Somali women whose achievements and contributions deserve to be seen and celebrated.
SWA 2026 · Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Recognizing achievement worldwide. Building connections across East Africa.
High-level dialogue
An invitation-only exchange with one keynote, a focused moderated panel and selected audience questions. The forum will connect Somali women's achievements with East African leadership, institutions and development priorities.
Learn moreRecognition & celebration
A formal ceremony honoring verified accomplishments across key professional and public-interest fields, enriched by recipient stories, cultural programming and professional event coverage.
Learn moreThe central question of the forum. How can Somali women's achievements and expertise help shape stronger institutions, greater economic opportunity and meaningful cooperation across East Africa?
The ForumFinal date and venue pending. Last updated 2026-11-03.
2026 edition
Ten focused fields of achievement for Somali women worldwide. The categories are not popularity contests.
Moments
Our journey
Somali Women Awards has grown edition by edition. Each year page holds what SWA's own records confirm: programme, honorees, photography and publications.
#SWA2023 was presented as a celebration held for the first time in Somalia, supported by twenty sponsors and partners.
The 2024 edition brought Somali women leaders, professionals and guests together in Mogadishu on 18 October 2024 and recognized thirteen women across thirteen awards.
The 2025 edition took Somali Women Awards to Nairobi, Kenya, on 14 November 2025, with a sponsored photo wall, red-carpet arrivals and an evening ceremony.
Recognizing achievement worldwide. Building connections across East Africa.
Publications
The published programme of each edition: objectives, highlights, categories, selection process, sponsorship and, where printed, the honorees.
Official publication for the 2025 edition: introduction and objectives, event highlights, award categories, selection process, sponsorship, and the 2024 Somali Women Awards winners.
PDF · 9 pages · 8.8 MB
Official publication for the 18 October 2024 edition: introduction and objectives, event highlights, award categories, selection process, sponsorship and the 2023 sponsors and partners.
PDF · 9 pages · 13.4 MB
Featured stories
Programme
Announcement
ForumPeople
The team guiding the vision, programme and reach of Somali Women Awards.
Founder & CEO
Leads the organization's vision and institutional direction.
Director of Program
Leads program strategy and development for SWA 2026.
Director of Growth
Leads audience development, media visibility, and partnership outreach.
Director of Operations & Institutional Relations
Directs high-level donor engagements, global event logistics and post-gala expansion programs.
An invitation to support achievement
Become an official supporter of a milestone edition that connects a high-level East African leadership forum with an evening honoring Somali women's achievements. Every sponsorship tier includes visibility across both experiences and the official 2026 media campaign.
Brand recognition during the morning regional dialogue and its agreed event materials.
Official sponsor recognition across the ceremony and associated event branding.
Sponsor logo displayed in every agreed official Road to SWA 2026 video.
Recognition through Koko Bulle's media platforms and official Somali Women Awards channels.
Sponsor guest arrangements for the forum and awards, coordinated with SWA.
Recognition in SWA's 2026 supporter record and post-event media archive.
Sponsorship principle. Sponsorship enables recognition and visibility. It does not grant influence over independent judging, award outcomes, speakers or diplomatic participation.
Supporters
Organisations that supported Somali Women Awards, as recorded in SWA's official materials.
An invitation to connect
SWA welcomes meaningful engagement from institutions and organizations committed to recognizing achievement, strengthening professional connections and advancing women's opportunities across borders.
