THE SOMO PROJECT

About

We are called the SOMO project because we believe that talent is widely distributed. Visionary entrepreneurs exists in informal settlements around the world. Their lessons and learnings are typically overlooked in the development initiatives Somo is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit and pledges that 100% of donations go to funding our entrepreneurs. The Somo Project identifies, trains and mentors entrepreneurs looking to drive social change by building enterprises in their own low-income urban communities. We invest in social entrepreneurs and provide the training and the tools to help them build enterprises that change their communities from within.By investing in the right people, we help break the cycle of poverty and help bring long-term stability to urban slum areas.