Ecosystem
Storytelling Ecosystem
A connected space for documenting human stories, public voices, community experiences, and meaningful media narratives.
- Human stories
- Documentaries
- Public narratives
- Community voices
Media · Knowledge · Impact
Stories that inform, connect, and inspire change.
Heen Media is a media and knowledge platform producing meaningful stories, documentaries, public dialogue, publications, and capacity-building experiences.
Public Dialogue
Sharing national research findings with public and policy audiences.
Capacity Building
Facilitating digital readiness workshops with government and community leaders.
Institutional Partnerships
Convening government and development partners around shared national priorities.
Expert Panels
Covering expert-led panel discussions on national development priorities.
On the Ground
Connecting with participants and partners at every event we cover.
Digital Skills
Training a new generation of Somali digital and media professionals.
Research and Validation
Documenting national validation workshops where evidence shapes policy.
Women's Participation
Amplifying women's voices in national development conversations.
Mentorship
Pairing experienced trainers with emerging reporters and producers.
National Convenings
Covering national launches and policy milestones as they happen.
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Partners and Clients
Organizations we've worked with.
Heen Media has provided media, research, and capacity-building services in partnership with government institutions, UN agencies, and civil society organizations across Somalia.
Also confirmed partners, logo pending: Voice MAP, Maandeeq Development Hub, Somali Academy for Science and Culture.
Who We Are
Stories, creativity, and learning, one platform.
We bring media production, public dialogue, and capacity-building together to create real impact across Somalia.
Our Portfolio
Four connected areas that define our work.
Heen Media organizes its work through clear portfolio areas covering media production, creativity, research, public dialogue, and learning.
Portfolio Area
Production and Broadcasting Portfolio
Production Broadcasting Documentaries
Portfolio Area
Creativity and Orange Economy Portfolio
Creativity Culture Innovation
Portfolio Area
Research, Knowledge and Public Dialogue Portfolio
Research Dialogue Knowledge
Portfolio Area
Capacity Building and Learning Portfolio
Digital Skills Job Creation Content Creation
Our Ecosystem
A connected platform for stories, creativity, knowledge, and learning.
Heen Media is designed as more than a website. It is a connected ecosystem for media work, creative growth, public knowledge, and capacity building.
Ecosystem
Creativity Ecosystem
A space for creative talent, cultural expression, innovation, and orange economy opportunities.
- Creative talent
- Culture
- Innovation
- Orange economy
Ecosystem
Knowledge Ecosystem
A platform for research communication, public dialogue, reports, publications, and shared learning.
- Research
- Reports
- Public dialogue
- Knowledge sharing
Ecosystem
Learning Ecosystem
A youth innovation and capacity-building space powered by Heen Impact Hub, turning creative talent into practical skills and income through Somalia's Orange Economy.
- Digital skills
- Job creation
- Content creation
- NGO readiness
Featured Projects
Selected work designed for public value and real impact.
Projects built around meaningful storytelling, public knowledge, community dialogue, and practical capacity building.
Public Dialogue
UNDP Digital Readiness Assessment Stakeholders Workshop
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Media Production
Accelerating Socio-Economic Development in Somalia: Project Signing Ceremony
Provide full event media services: translation, photography, videography, banner printing, and backdrop setup, for the Project Signing Ceremony of "Accelerating Socio-Economic Development in Somalia," a joint Hormuud Salaam Foundation and UNDP initiative focused on business environment, youth employability, and digitalization.
Research
MPI Validation Workshop
Provide media services, including event videography, photography, and broadcasting support, for the Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) Validation Workshop.
Media & Storytelling
Stories shaped for people, platforms, and public understanding.
Heen Media produces media content that documents real experiences, supports public knowledge, and brings important stories closer to audiences.
Documentary
Documentary Stories
Human-centered documentary stories that capture real voices, community experiences, and meaningful social narratives.
Talk Show
Public Dialogue Programs
Programs that create space for thoughtful conversations, public knowledge, expert views, and community dialogue.
Photo Story
Photo Stories and Field Coverage
Visual storytelling, field documentation, event coverage, and photo stories that communicate impact clearly.
Heen Impact Hub
Turning youth talent into skills, work, and income.
Heen Impact Hub is the youth innovation and capacity-building platform of Heen Media Group, helping young people build practical skills and real income through Somalia's Orange Economy.
Not a full LMS in the first version, no student login, progress tracking, or payment dashboards yet. This is a hands-on programme showcase, focused on real people and real skills.
Public Dialogue
Civic Education Project: Opening Ceremony in Kismayo
Opening ceremony of the civic education project activities in Kismayo, Jubbaland State, educating citizens about key local-government processes, public services under the local administration's mandate, and how those services are delivered.
Sep 2020 · Kismayo, Jubbaland State, Somalia · Heen Media through Heen Impact Hub View Program →
Public Dialogue
Civic Education Project: Opening Ceremony in Diinsoor
Opening ceremony of the civic education project activities in Diinsoor, South West State, educating citizens about key local-government processes, public services under the local administration's mandate, and how those services are delivered.
Sep 2020 · Diinsoor, South West State, Somalia · Heen Media through Heen Impact Hub View Program →
Business Startup
Tailoring, Tie-and-Dye Training and Startup-Kit Distribution
Closing ceremony for a tailoring and tie-and-dye training programme involving 35 participants, followed by the distribution of startup kits to help graduates begin their own work.
Sep 2020 · Somalia · Heen Media through Heen Impact Hub View Program →
Publications & Reports
Knowledge products that document ideas, learning, and impact.
Heen Media uses reports, publications, policy briefs, and workshop documentation to preserve knowledge and communicate public value.
Research Report
Research and Knowledge Report
Research-based publications that communicate findings, insights, and public knowledge in a clear and accessible format.
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Workshop and Capacity Building Report
Reports that document training sessions, seminars, workshops, learning activities, and capacity-building outcomes.
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Public Dialogue Policy Brief
Short knowledge products that summarize key issues, public dialogue outcomes, and practical recommendations.
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Ready to tell stories, build knowledge, or design learning programs?
Heen Media works across media production, storytelling, public dialogue, publications, creative programs, and learning activities that create real public value.
What we can build together
Media & Storytelling
Documentaries, programs, broadcasts, field stories, and visual narratives.
Knowledge & Dialogue
Research, publications, forums, public conversations, and knowledge products.
Learning & Capacity Building
Workshops, seminars, training, digital skills, and creative learning programs.