Every pregnant woman in Somalia wants to give birth safely, and every widow wants an education for her children. Every farmer wants to have a regular income and put food on the table.

Deprived communities crave clean water to prevent deadly diseases and to nurture crops and animals. Impoverished families long for the peace and prosperity that often feel far out of reach.

In a country so often blighted by war and consumed by clan conflict, Zamzam Foundation is working tirelessly to help people across Somalia to set aside the issues that divide them and focus instead on tackling the challenges they have in common. In 2024 alone our programmes benefited over 2.6 million people across Somalia.

Right across the country, from the arid north of Somaliland and Puntland to the southern tip of Lower Juba, we are working to build a brighter future for all Somalis.

Zamzam’s head office is in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu, and we work closely with local communities across the country to deliver aid. Our other offices are in Hargeisa (Somaliland), Garawe (Puntland), Baidoa (South West), Beledweyne and Jowhar (Hirshabelle), Kismayo (Jubaland) and Dhusamareb (Galmudug).

Our commitment to local communities means we place a lot of emphasis on employing local people to help us develop and deliver local projects that meet local needs. We are committed to equal opportunities for all, recruiting through open advertising to find people with the strongest skills and experience for every job.

We aim to uphold the important humanitarian principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality and independence that define best practice in international aid and development. We regard these principles as essential to ensure we maintain the trust of the communities we serve.

The principle of humanity means we aim to treat all people in need humanely and equally. Acting with impartiality means we do not discriminate in providing humanitarian assistance. The people in the greatest need are the people who count, regardless of background, clan, or where in the country they live.

Our inclusive approach means we are very focused on supporting the most vulnerable in society, who are too often neglected or even ignored. This includes pregnant and breastfeeding women, malnourished and orphaned children, the elderly, and people with disabilities.

We are also focused on the next generation, whose voice too often goes unheard. We are committed to inspiring and equipping children and young people to build a better future for their families and for the whole country through education and training.