Barnaamijyada

Programmes that inform, protect and connect.

From public-interest dialogue to press-freedom advocacy and accessibility, SIBA programmes serve viewers, members and the wider democratic conversation.

Camera operator filming a public-interest story
P-01Flagship

Public Dialogue Forum

A weekly televised forum hosting citizens, scholars and officials on issues of governance, rule of law and accountability.

P-02Advocacy

Press Freedom Watch

Documenting press freedom violations, supporting affected journalists and producing investigative explainers.

P-03Civic

Citizen Rights & Identity

Educational programming on citizen rights, identity systems and the responsibilities of democratic participation.

P-04Education

Barnaamijka Qur'aanka

A faith and education programme designed to strengthen literacy and ethical reflection among young viewers.

P-05Network

Diaspora Newsroom

Connecting Somali diaspora communities with home-region newsrooms through shared reporting and translation.

P-06Inclusion

Accessibility Bulletin

News bulletins interpreted in Somali sign language to ensure deaf citizens are equally informed.

P-07Training

Newsroom Skills Lab

Hands-on training for early-career journalists in safety, ethics, mobile production and digital verification.

P-08Opportunity

International Opportunities

Guidance and reporting on scholarships, fellowships and exchange programmes for Somali media workers.