What we do

Programs

Explore SHIFA's programs: children's health, youth health, adult and community health, mental health, emergency response, and AI & technology.

A SHIFA health worker vaccinating a child during a community immunization campaign

A mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) measuring tape used by SHIFA for child malnutrition screening

Children’s Health

We run nutrition initiatives, screen children for malnutrition, and support early interventions that prevent lifelong health complications.

Young people riding bicycles during daytime in the Somali Region

Youth Health

Our team delivers reproductive health education, conducts anti-Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) campaigns, and equips youth with essential health knowledge.

A SHIFA clinician checking a community member's blood pressure during a free health screening

Adult & Community Health

We provide free health screenings, chronic disease education, and community outreach programs.

Close-up of khat leaves, referencing SHIFA's youth substance-abuse prevention education

Mental Health & Psychosocial Support

SHIFA designs school-based projects that prevent the youth from substance abuse and its mental health consequences, by giving them free health education and referral if needed.

SHIFA team members coordinating an emergency and community health response

Emergency Response

From droughts to floods, outbreaks to conflict, SHIFA responds quickly with medical support, awareness campaigns, and lifesaving interventions.

AI & Technology

We build AI-powered health tools—including clinical decision support apps and climate prediction models—designed for frontline workers and policymakers.

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