The USAID-funded Somali Youth Leaders Initiative (SYLI) is implemented by the consortium of Mercy Corps (prime), CARE International, and Save the Children International, with local non-government organizations (NGOs) Somaliland National Youth Organization (SONYO) and Mudug Development Association Network (MUDAN). The $18 million five-year initiative, from 2012 to 2016, is at the midway point, and therefore the USAID/East Africa/Somalia office commissioned a mid-term performance evaluation.1 The purpose of the mid-term evaluation (MTE) is to provide findings on achievements and progress toward SYLI’s stated results. The findings will assist USAID and consortium partners to refine and improve interventions for the remaining 2.5 years to September 29, 2016 through actionable recommendations for SYLI and future youth initiatives in Somalia. Hence the audience for this report is the USAID/East Africa/Somalia office, USAID and mission officials in East Africa and Washington DC, SYLI consortium partners, relevant sector partners, and Somali authorities.