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ActionAid International Somalia (AAIS), through its REBUILD project, invites women-led community-based organizations, women’s groups and networks operating in Beledweyne, Hiiraan, to submit business plan proposals for small income-generating activities.

The initiative aims to strengthen women’s economic independence, improve protection against gender-based violence (GBV), and support access to essential protection services for women and girls, particularly internally displaced women and vulnerable communities.

The grants will support sustainable small businesses such as soap production, tie-dye clothing and shampoo formulation. The initiative will also provide business training, coaching, mentoring and monitoring support to selected organizations.

Key Responsibilities / Programme Activities

Selected organizations will be expected to:

• Establish and manage income-generating activities in accordance with their approved business plans and budgets.
• Develop small businesses such as soap making, tie-dye clothing and shampoo production.
• Procure necessary equipment and raw materials.
• Ensure product quality, health and safety standards, appropriate packaging and branding.
• Market and sell products within the local market, promoting good hygiene practices.
• Maintain financial records, sales records and stock documentation.
• Participate in business management, financial literacy and production training.
• Develop community engagement plans to involve women and survivors safely and voluntarily.
• Facilitate safe referrals to legal, psychological and other protection services.
• Apply survivor-centred approaches, safeguarding and prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA).
• Document achievements, challenges, lessons learned and success stories.
• Submit progress reports and a final financial and narrative report.

Eligibility Requirements

Applications are open to:

• Women-led community-based organizations (CBOs).
• Women’s groups.
• Women’s networks operating in Beledweyne District, Hiiraan Region.

Applicants must:

• Be women-led, with women holding most leadership and decision-making positions.
• Be legally registered or recognized by relevant local authorities.
• Operate in Beledweyne District.
• Have demonstrated experience in women’s rights, protection, GBV/VAWG prevention or response, or supporting women and survivors.
• Be able to engage women and survivors safely, voluntarily and using survivor-centred approaches.
• Have a bank account, mobile money account or another verifiable financial system.
• Demonstrate the capacity to manage funds transparently.
• Not be affiliated with any political party or armed group.
• Not appear on any sanctions or exclusion list.

Experience in project management, community mobilization or small enterprise management is desirable.

Benefits and Support

Selected organizations will receive:

• Grant funding of up to €5,000 per organization or network.
• Training in starting and managing small income-generating businesses.
• Coaching, mentoring and monitoring throughout implementation.
• Business planning, costing and pricing training.
• Financial literacy, bookkeeping and cash management training.
• Production skills and quality control training.
• Marketing, customer relations and market linkages.
• Organizational management, governance and financial accountability support.
• Training in safeguarding, survivor-centred approaches and PSEA.
• Linkages to protection services, including legal and psychological support.
• Additional capacity-building resources identified during implementation.

Funding Status: Grant funding of up to €5,000 per selected organization or network.

Application Process

Interested women-led organizations and networks must submit the following documents:

1. Technical Proposal (Business Plan): Maximum 10 pages, including the proposed business idea, local market analysis, target customers, production and marketing approach, implementation plan, expected results, risk management, safeguarding approach and sustainability plan.
2. Budget: A proposed budget of up to €5,000, with justification for each cost item.
3. Organizational Documents: Proof of registration or recognition, organizational profile, leadership details and relevant experience.
4. Updated CVs: CVs of senior management and relevant team members.
5. Two References: From partners, local authorities or community leaders who can confirm the organization’s experience.

Submission Email: admin.somalia@actionaid.org

Email Subject: Business Plan Proposal – Women-Led Organization/Network – Beledweyne

Organizations requiring assistance with proposal preparation may contact ActionAid International Somalia during the question period.

Application Deadline: 15 November 2026.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Shortlisted organizations may be invited for interviews or field visits, and eligibility and organizational due diligence will be verified before grant awards are made.

Official Source: ActionAid International Somalia – Terms of Reference: Call for Business Plan Proposals from Women-Led Organizations and Networks.