WELCOME TO
IFTIIN EDUCATION & DEVELOPMENT. Building Resilient Communities For Sustainable Development
IFED is a nonprofit, and non-governmental organization which was just established to alleviate the symptoms of poverty, illiteracy and backwardness through empowerment of the community with education and knowledge and as well the rehabilitation of the collapsed economic infrastructures.
WELCOME TO
IFTIIN EDUCATION & DEVELOPMENT. Building Resilient Communities For Sustainable Development
IFED is a nonprofit, and non-governmental organization which was just established to alleviate the symptoms of poverty, illiteracy and backwardness through empowerment of the community with education and knowledge and as well the rehabilitation of the collapsed economic infrastructures.
15
SCHOOLS BUILT
560
TEACHERS TRAINED
42,500
SENT TO SCHOOL
10,000
NOMADS TAUGHT
15
SCHOOLS BUILT
560
TEACHERS TRAINED
42,500
SENT TO SCHOOL
10,000
NOMADS TAUGHT
Our Strategic Goals
- Good Education
- Clean Water
- Peace & Security
- Development
“IFTIIN Education & Development (IFED), a nonprofit founded by the Somali diaspora in 2006, is committed to restoring education and empowering communities in Somalia. Recognizing the critical need for accessible and quality education, IFED has built and rehabilitated schools, provided learning materials, and offered free education to thousands of children and adults. Education serves as a beacon of hope in a country where conflict and natural disasters have disrupted livelihoods for decades.
Beyond education, IFED has expanded its efforts to address essential needs such as clean water access, food security, healthcare, and vocational training. By equipping vulnerable communities with the necessary tools and resources, the organization helps break the cycle of poverty and foster self-sufficiency. These initiatives ensure that people not only receive an education but also gain the skills and support needed for a sustainable future.
Through collaboration with local and international partners, IFED promotes inclusive education—especially for girls and children with disabilities—while also supporting youth empowerment, peacebuilding, and climate resilience initiatives. By investing in knowledge, empowerment, and sustainable development, IFED is laying the foundation for long-term stability and progress in Somalia, ensuring a brighter future for generations to come.”
Ahmed Farah | Country Director
Our Strategic Goals
- Good Education
- Clean Water
- Peace & Security
- Development
“IFTIIN Education & Development (IFED), a nonprofit founded by the Somali diaspora in 2006, is committed to restoring education and empowering communities in Somalia. Recognizing the critical need for accessible and quality education, IFED has built and rehabilitated schools, provided learning materials, and offered free education to thousands of children and adults. Education serves as a beacon of hope in a country where conflict and natural disasters have disrupted livelihoods for decades.
Through collaboration with local and international partners, IFED promotes inclusive education—especially for girls and children with disabilities—while also supporting youth empowerment, peacebuilding, and climate resilience initiatives. By investing in knowledge, empowerment, and sustainable development, IFED is laying the foundation for long-term stability and progress in Somalia, ensuring a brighter future for generations to come.”
Ahmed Farah | Country Director
OUR PROGRAMS
Library Appeal
Help build the first public library in Adado, and create lasting change that will impact a whole community.
Education for All
After decades of political instability, going to school is still a dream that is out of reach for many children.
Education for Nomads
Nomads are the hardest to reach and most underserved communities when it comes to education.
School Meals
For many children in Somalia, the meal they get at school is the only meal they get in a day.
Teacher Training
We provide teachers training as they are key to the delivery of quality education in Somalia.
Clean Water For All
Clean water helps to keep children in school. And allows girls to attend classes instead of fetching water.
LATEST STORIES
Introducing IFTIIN’s New Logo
15 years later, Iftiin has decided it was time to have a logo refresh to better portray its’ journey and how far the organisation has come. From its’ early days, formed by a group of young diaspora challenge takers, the organisation grew from building one school in a town without any schools…
Literacy Campaign
This project which was funded by Comic Relief aims to improve levels of adult literacy and numeracy in Somalia, especially for women. These literacy and numeracy classes targeted mainly women to improve gender inequality in Somalia and in recognition of their instrumental role as mothers and development agents.
IFED Partners with Book Aid
IFED partners with Book Aid International to deliver 1,500 books to schools in Central Somalia. The books donated by Book Aid International will benefit thousands of primary and secondary school children in IFED run schools.
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