After decades of political instability, going to school is still a dream that is out of reach for many children in Somalia. With more than three million children out of school, and most parents unable to pay for the child’s education, they are faced with a bleak outlook.

An outlook that has meant children are unable to escape a cycle of poverty and in most cases the alternative being fighting alongside a militia.

"Put down the gun and take the pen", is the slogan at IFED.

We believe that Education is the most powerful weapon that we can be used to change communities. It is an empowering tool for all children and youth to drive their own health, safety, dignity and prosperity.

IFED has taken crucial steps to change this situation by establishing schools to provide children with free and accessible primary and secondary education. Currently there are 15 primary and secondary schools which IFED established in certain areas in central regions where 4945 boys and 3543 girls are studying now.