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About IHSAN FOUNDATION · Somalia

Serving humanity, building hope since 2019

Ihsan Foundation is an independent, non-governmental, faith-inspired humanitarian and development organization serving vulnerable communities across Somalia and Kenya.

Our storyLeadership
Who we are

A youth-led initiative that grew into a trusted humanitarian organisation

Ihsan Foundation is an independent, non-governmental, faith-inspired humanitarian and development organization serving vulnerable communities across Somalia and Kenya.

Founded in 2019 by Somali university graduates who completed their higher education in Türkiye, the Foundation grew from a youth-led volunteer initiative into a structured organization committed to saving lives, restoring dignity and strengthening communities.

Today our Somalia Country Office works from Mogadishu, Baydhabo, Las Anod across Banadir, Bay, Lower Shabelle, Sool, Hiiraan.

2019
Founded by Somali graduates from Türkiye
2
Countries: Somalia & Kenya
8
Strategic programme areas
11+
Institutional & community partners
مؤسسة إحسان للإغاثة والتنميةAfrica Ihsan Aid Foundation (AIAF)
Our mission

To save lives, restore dignity, and strengthen vulnerable communities through rapid humanitarian assistance and sustainable development programmes in food security, WASH, health, education, economic empowerment, and child protection.

Our vision

A just, resilient, and compassionate society where every individual lives with dignity, enjoys equal opportunities, and has access to essential human services regardless of crisis or circumstance.

Core values

Seven values that guide every decision

Rooted in Islamic principles and in respect for every person we serve.

Oneness of God (Tawheed)

All worship, supplication and devotion directed solely to the oneness of God.

Compassion & Social Justice

Improving community wellbeing and ending poverty through sustainable, humanitarian-driven programmes.

Community Ownership

Local voices heard, respected and included in every decision.

Transparency & Accountability

Responsible and transparent in all our activities.

Inclusiveness

Engaging all community members across backgrounds and perspectives.

Partnerships

Strong partnerships with community organisations and leaders.

Respect

Serving people with dignity, respecting cultural diversity and Islamic principles.

Our journey

From volunteers to a two-country organisation

  1. 2019
    Founded

    Somali graduates from Türkiye start a youth-led volunteer initiative.

  2. 2021
    First water wells

    Hand-dug wells and water trucking for drought-hit villages.

  3. 2023
    Kenya operations

    Programmes expand to Dadaab and an office opens in Kilimani, Nairobi.

  4. 2025
    RİBAT partnership

    Milk goat, Qurban and food programmes with RİBAT İnsani Yardım Derneği.

  5. 2026
    Education & Culture Center

    Foundation stone laid in Garasbaaley, Mogadishu for an orphan education centre.

Moments from the fieldSomalia
How we work

From relief to resilience

Our approach moves from relief to resilience: we respond rapidly to urgent needs, support household recovery and restored livelihoods, and invest in long-term education, infrastructure and economic resilience.

01

Respond

Rapid humanitarian assistance for urgent needs.

02

Recover

Support families and communities as they restore stability and livelihoods.

03

Resilience

Invest in sustainable education, infrastructure and economic opportunity.

Community-led targeting

Village committees and local leaders help identify the most vulnerable households, with priority for female-headed families, IDPs and people with disabilities.

Digital registration

Every beneficiary is enrolled digitally and issued a scannable QR card, so each ration reaches the family it was meant for — once.

Ring-fenced funds

Zakat, Sadaqah, Udhiya and restricted gifts are tracked separately from receipt to delivery.

Proof back to donors

Photos, distribution lists and progress reports are shared with donors and partners after every activity.

Leadership

The people accountable for our work

Our board sets direction and safeguards accountability; country directors lead delivery in each branch.

MS
Mohamed Abdullahi Shoble
Chairman
Board of Directors
MM
Mohamed Ahmed Mohamed
Vice Chairman
Board of Directors
AE
Abdirahman Ali Elmi
Secretary
Board of Directors
AE
Abdirahman Ali Elmi
Country Director, Somalia
🇸🇴 Somalia Country Office
Message from the Chairman

At Ihsan Foundation, our work is rooted in a simple principle: humanitarian service must protect dignity while creating meaningful opportunity. We respond to urgent needs, but we also invest in solutions that help communities build stronger futures.

Through community participation and trusted partnerships, we continue to expand access to clean water, food, healthcare, education, livelihoods, orphan support, and emergency assistance. Our commitment is to serve responsibly, transparently, and with compassion.

As our work grows across Somalia and Kenya, we remain focused on measurable impact and on ensuring that the people we serve are at the center of every program.

MS
Mohamed Abdullahi Shoble
Chairman, Ihsan Foundation
Our offices in Somalia

Rooted in the communities we serve

Mogadishu · Head office
Head Office, Mogadishu, Banadir
Baydhabo · Field office
Bay Region field office
Las Anod · Field office
Sool Region field office
+252 770 737 374somalia@ihsaanfoundation.org

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