Mohamed Qaamuus

I am a social worker based in Somaliland specializing in child protection, grassroots outreach, and family advocacy. I have delivered frontline welfare casework and community-based education for local organizations, identifying at-risk children and connecting vulnerable households to critical support networks. My field experience enables me to navigate sensitive community dynamics and manage referral pathways effectively to ensure service delivery. I am now seeking to advance child rights and strengthen social protection systems through evidence-informed community interventions and scalable welfare programs.

1. HO

   Social Work / Child Protection Volunteer

   Horn of Africa Voluntary Youth Committee (HAVOYOCO)

   July 2024 — August 2024

   • Implemented community-based child protection and social welfare initiatives across underserved urban settlements
   • Identified at-risk children and vulnerable households requiring urgent social protection and material assistance
   • Conducted community sensitization sessions focused on child rights, family welfare, and social inclusion
   • Managed structured referral pathways and executed routine follow-up assessments for specialized welfare cases
   • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to track individual case progress and measure intervention outcomes
   • Documented outreach visits, comprehensive family assessments, and participant engagement records
   • Advocated on behalf of marginalized households to secure timely access to public and humanitarian services
2. CF

   Teacher / Community Education Volunteer

   Candlelight for Environment, Education and Health

   January 2023 — November 2023

   • Delivered structured academic instruction designed to advance student performance and core literacy
   • Built inclusive classroom environments through participatory teaching methods and tailored learning activities
   • Provided psychosocial guidance and mentorship to students facing academic and personal challenges
   • Led school and community initiatives promoting child well-being, foundational rights, and educational access
   • Engaged parents and local leadership to resolve attendance barriers and improve student retention rates
   • Adapted instructional techniques to accommodate diverse learner needs and vulnerable student backgrounds
   • Partnered with school leadership to organize extracurricular programs focused on social and environmental awareness