Sustainable Health Initiatives for All (SHIFA)

Building Healthier, Resilient Communities In The Somali Region of Ethiopia

SHIFA is a youth-led, indigenous, humanitarian, non-profit Civil Society Organization advancing community health, strengthening disaster resilience, and harnessing innovative technology to solve local challenges. We work to ensure every person in the Somali Region has access to equitable, high-quality healthcare and a safer, more resilient future.

Highlighted programs

Committed to health equity, resilience, and innovation in Somali region.

Vaccination

Supporting campaigns protecting over 1.5 million children from preventable diseases.

Nutrition

Providing nutritional screening and care for vulnerable children and mothers.

Building AI tools for accurate diagnosis and disaster prediction.

Innovation
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Our Global Presence

Representing the Somali Region on global public health platforms

Our Founder and Executive Director presenting SHIFA's mission and programs at Youth Empowerment Forum 2025 in Geneva, Switzerland

SHIFA at the World Health Organization Headquarters at Geneva, Switzerland

Recognized for our work at the World Health Summit 2025, Berlin, Germany

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Get In Touch

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