Manaal Relief Foundation

Manaal Relief Foundation (MRF) is an independent, women- and youth-led nonprofit, non-governmental organization working to help communities build their capacity and improve their well-being. Based in Somalia, it provides humanitarian aid, protection, education, healthcare and community empowerment, with programs spanning several regions and communities. MRF’s work brings together emergency support and longer-term development across agriculture, environmental protection and climate change, women’s empowerment, gender equality, human rights, education, health, peacebuilding and disaster resilience.

The foundation supports women and girls through rights advocacy, gender-based violence prevention and response, counseling, community dialogue and awareness campaigns. Its peacebuilding activities include mediation, peace walks, youth engagement and early-warning initiatives to help prevent conflict. Education and youth services include learning opportunities, vocational training and youth centers offering literacy, computer and IT skills, internships and administrative training. Health and community programs address maternal and child health, medical supplies, water, sanitation and hygiene, and public health awareness. MRF also organizes humanitarian responses, community events, research and advocacy, and initiatives such as orphan sponsorship and COVID-19 awareness and vaccine support.