Recognizing the importance of education in stabilization and peacebuilding, IHADS constructs and rehabilitates schools in IDP settlements and underserved rural areas. We provide teacher incentives, school feeding, scholarships for orphans, and promote the inclusion of children with disabilities. In line with Somalia’s Education Sector Strategic Plan (ESSP), our interventions help bridge access and quality gaps, especially for girls and pastoralist children.

Programmatic Achievements and Impact

IHADS has designed and implemented over 20 impactful projects across Somalia since 2021, many funded through the Somali diaspora, community contributions, and partners such as UNSOM and Refugee Strong. Our community-driven and flexible funding models have allowed us to reach communities overlooked by mainstream humanitarian actors.

Recent programmatic highlights include:

• Construction of 12 classrooms in Kismayo and rural villages in West Kismayo and Middle Juba (2022–2023), enabling access to primary and secondary education for over 400 children, mostly from vulnerable IDP families.
• Implementation of WASH programs in Farjano, Kismayo, benefiting public schools, maternal health facilities, and underserved households through water point construction and hygiene education.
• Emergency food delivery for 600 drought-affected households in Bakool during the 2022 food crisis, targeting the most food-insecure villages with logistical support from local elders and youth groups.
• Cash transfer and food security projects in Lower Juba, allowing displaced and drought-affected households to meet urgent needs and rebuild livelihoods through poultry rearing, business grants, and farming tools.

Human Rights and Protection training in Galmudug, reaching community leaders, women’s groups, and religious elders to raise awareness on GBV, inclusive participation, and safeguarding policies. IHADS worked with UNSOM/UNTMIS to deliver a human rights and protection training for civil society groups in Hobyo, Harardhere and Guricel and now planned for the similar activities in Buloxaji, Jubaland.