IDRF was started as an organization in the mid eighties as a way for Canadian Muslims to respond and help famine affected people in Somalia and Ethiopia. We have worked in this region, on and off, ever since.

In 2011, when Somalia was once again devastated by famine, IDRF rolled out several relief aid projects. Today the region continues to remain vulnerable to climactic uncertainty.

Due to the lack of security and infrastructure in rural Somalia, Mogadishu has seen a massive wave of urban migration as internally displaced persons (IDPs) gravitate to areas with food distribution and relative protection. These newly arrived IDPs cannot access established infrastructure and rely on costly water tank distribution, remaining vulnerable and dependent on outside aid.

To address the water shortage, IDRF is facilitating the construction and rehabilitation of wells in peri-urban areas of Mogadishu which will establish lasting and stable water sources to reduce the IDPs’ continued dependency on external support. IDRF will also rehabilitate a number of existing wells that have fallen into disrepair.

Insha Allah with your generous support IDRF will help these famine-uprooted families in Somalia gain access to clean water from sustainable sources. Click here to make a secure online donation (Mark ‘Somalia Wells’ and your choice of Ramadan contribution in the Comments Box) or call our toll free number 1-866-497-4373. Tax-deductible receipts will be issued to anyone donating $10 or more.