FAZA Youth Action Group Recognized at Deriswanaag Borderland Projects Meeting in Nairobi
Nairobi, Kenya — September 16th-18th 2025
FAZA Youth Action Group (FAZA) was honored for its outstanding contributions during the Deriswanaag regional meeting held at the Hyatt Regency in Westlands, Nairobi. The event convened key stakeholders from Kenya, Ethiopia, and Somalia to assess the progress and strategic direction of the Deriswanaag borderland development initiatives.
Strengthening Regional Collaboration
The meeting served as a platform for advancing cross-border cooperation aimed at promoting peace, resilience, and inclusive development across the Kenya–Ethiopia–Somalia frontier. FAZA played an active role in discussions focused on youth engagement, strategic communication, and community-driven development, reaffirming its commitment to fostering regional unity and empowerment.
Excellence in Communication Training
FAZA was formally recognized as the Best Team in Communication Training, an accolade awarded for exemplary performance in delivering effective, inclusive, and culturally responsive communication throughout the program. The group received a commemorative trophy and a certificate of participation, symbolizing a significant achievement in its organizational journey.

Nairobi, Kenya — September 16th-18th 2025
FAZA Youth Action Group (FAZA) was honored for its outstanding contributions during the Deriswanaag regional meeting held at the Hyatt Regency in Westlands, Nairobi. The event convened key stakeholders from Kenya, Ethiopia, and Somalia to assess the progress and strategic direction of the Deriswanaag borderland development initiatives.
Strengthening Regional Collaboration
The meeting served as a platform for advancing cross-border cooperation aimed at promoting peace, resilience, and inclusive development across the Kenya–Ethiopia–Somalia frontier. FAZA played an active role in discussions focused on youth engagement, strategic communication, and community-driven development, reaffirming its commitment to fostering regional unity and empowerment.
Excellence in Communication Training
FAZA was formally recognized as the Best Team in Communication Training, an accolade awarded for exemplary performance in delivering effective, inclusive, and culturally responsive communication throughout the program. The group received a commemorative trophy and a certificate of participation, symbolizing a significant achievement in its organizational journey.

“This recognition reinforces our dedication to elevating youth-led initiatives and strengthening cross-border dialogue,” stated a FAZA representative.- Nahida Kassim
About the Deriswanaag Initiative
Deriswanaag is a multi-country initiative designed to enhance governance, economic opportunity, and social cohesion in borderland communities. By engaging civil society organizations, government institutions, and youth-led groups such as FAZA, the program seeks to build sustainable partnerships and drive transformative change across the region.Future Outlook
Deriswanaag is a regional peacebuilding and development initiative focused on the borderlands of Kenya, Somalia, and Ethiopia. The name “Deriswanaag” comes from Somali and translates to “Good Neighborliness”, reflecting the program’s core mission of fostering cooperation and stability across national boundaries.
Key Objectives of Deriswanaag:
Enhancing peace and stability in historically volatile border regions.
Strengthening social and economic dynamics through inclusive development.
Preventing and countering violent extremism by supporting local resilience.
Improving governance and conflict resolution structures at the community level.
Promoting gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) in all interventions.
Why It Matters:
The border areas between Kenya, Somalia, and Ethiopia face shared challenges like insecurity, resource conflicts, and limited infrastructure. Deriswanaag aims to address these through coordinated efforts that empower local communities, improve policy responses, and build long-term resilienc. By engaging civil society organizations, government institutions, and youth-led groups such as FAZA, the program seeks to build sustainable partnerships and drive transformative change across the region.
Future Outlook
FAZA Youth Action Group remains steadfast in its mission to champion youth inclusion and regional collaboration. The recognition received in Nairobi marks a pivotal moment, positioning the organization for deeper engagement and broader impact in East Africa’s borderland development landscape.