About Heen Media

Stories that connect, inform, and inspire.

Founded in 2016, Heen Media is a professional media and knowledge platform built around meaningful storytelling, documentary work, public dialogue, publications, and capacity-building experiences.

Vision

To become Somalia's leading creative industries and media development institution, driving inclusive economic growth, innovation, and social transformation through storytelling and the Orange Economy.

Mission

To deliver high-quality media production, creative enterprise development, research, and capacity-building programs that strengthen Somalia's creative economy and empower youth and women, in partnership with donors, government institutions, and the private sector.

A large audience at a Heen Media public dialogue event in Somalia
Two colleagues in conversation during a Heen Media dialogue session
Partners in discussion at a Heen Media-covered forum
A mixed working session during a Heen Media programme
Participants at a Heen Media event in Somalia

Who We Are

A connected platform for media, knowledge, and learning.

Heen Media brings together media production, storytelling, public dialogue, publications, and capacity-building into one professional platform.

Documentary storytelling
Production and broadcasting
Research and public dialogue
Publications and reports
Learning and capacity building
Creative and orange economy programs
Seminars and workshops
Digital skills development

Production

High-quality audiovisual and multimedia production that meets international standards, strengthening Somalia's creative ecosystem while generating structured employment for local creatives.

Creativity

Turning informal talent into structured, income-generating enterprises through business development, branding, and market access for creative MSMEs and youth-led initiatives.

Research

Sector mapping, labor market analysis, and policy advisory studies that generate evidence for donor programming, government strategy, and private sector investment.

Capacity Building

Technical, business, and financial skills training for youth, women, and creative enterprises, delivered through Heen Impact Hub to support sustainable livelihoods.

Our Values

What guides how we work.

Five principles shape every project, partnership, and story Heen Media takes on.

01

Integrity

We uphold honesty and transparency in all of our work, building trust with clients and audiences alike.

02

Creativity

We are passionate about pushing creative boundaries to produce innovative media content that stands out.

03

Collaboration

We believe in working closely with our clients and communities to ensure our media solutions reflect their unique stories and needs.

04

Excellence

We are dedicated to achieving the highest quality in every project, from concept to completion.

05

Social Responsibility

We are committed to using media to promote positive change and responsible communication.

Our Platform

Two connected identities. One shared mission.

Heen Media and Heen Impact Hub work together as a connected media and learning platform built around storytelling, knowledge, and human development.

Heen Media

The main media, storytelling, knowledge, and public dialogue platform. We produce documentaries, broadcast programs, publications, and meaningful media content for public audiences.

  • Media production and broadcasting
  • Documentary storytelling
  • Public dialogue programs
  • Publications and research reports
  • Knowledge sharing and communication

Heen Impact Hub

The youth innovation and capacity-building platform of Heen Media Group. Helps young people turn talent into practical skills, real work, and income through Somalia's Orange Economy, not a full LMS in version one.

  • Digital skills training
  • Entrepreneurship and business growth
  • Job creation and freelance readiness
  • Content creation and modern media
  • NGO-ready project skills

Work With Us

Ready to tell your story?

Contact Heen Media to explore how we can collaborate on media production, public dialogue, research communication, or capacity-building programs.