AboutHormuud Salaam Foundation

Hormuud Salaam Foundation

About Hormuud Salaam Foundation

Established in 2013, the Hormuud Salaam Foundation (HSF) is the joint corporate social responsibility initiative for Salaam Somali Bank and Hormuud Telecom.

HSF provides extraordinary solutions to extraordinary problems; it is a lifeline of service delivery and the first point of contact for support. Invested in the future of Somalia, it works to deliver sustainable development.

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Healthcare

In a country where many lack access to basic healthcare, HSF steps in with sustained funding and support. Our initiatives ensure that essential medical services reach those who need them the most.

We are improving public health infrastructure in Mogadishu by funding the renovation of major public hospitals, by improving reliable energy access and x-ray capacity, by donating basic medical materials, and by establishing the country’s first dialysis wing.

Infrastructure

During the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, HSF funded and established the first public oxygen plant in Somalia. This plant fills 144 cylinders a day, significantly enhancing medical support. Additionally, HSF has led the rebuilding of hospital departments in Mogadishu, increasing capacity to serve 200 more patients.

We are improving public health infrastructure in Mogadishu by funding the renovation of major public hospitals, by improving reliable energy access and x-ray capacity, by donating basic medical materials, and by establishing the country’s first dialysis wing.

Maternal health

We co-fund maternal and child health centers, ensuring women and children receive the care they deserve.

We are improving public health infrastructure in Mogadishu by funding the renovation of major public hospitals, by improving reliable energy access and x-ray capacity, by donating basic medical materials, and by establishing the country’s first dialysis wing.

Financial support

HSF offers financial support to those in need of medical care. This includes covering dialysis fees of patients with kidney failures and financial support for 300 patients a year who cannot be treated in Somalia and need treatment abroad.

We are improving public health infrastructure in Mogadishu by funding the renovation of major public hospitals, by improving reliable energy access and x-ray capacity, by donating basic medical materials, and by establishing the country’s first dialysis wing.

Covid – 19 support

HSF was key to Covid-19 response efforts, creating free toll number and championing public health by creating ringtones that raised awareness of best practice. It also partnered with the Ministry of Health to set up the National Call Centre and provided free internet and technical support.

We are improving public health infrastructure in Mogadishu by funding the renovation of major public hospitals, by improving reliable energy access and x-ray capacity, by donating basic medical materials, and by establishing the country’s first dialysis wing.
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Education

HSF regularly supports educational centers, schools, and universities across Somalia, opening doors to educational opportunities for the most marginalized communities.

Al Nur School for the Blind - HSF also funds the first primary and secondary schools for blind children in Somalia, ensuring they access to an education.

Buruuj Technical school - HSF co-finances the Buruuj TVET School, offering vocational courses in carpentry, plumbing, electrical engineering, and more, empowering young Somalis with practical skills.

Scholarships - Through scholarship programs, including a partnership with the UK Government's Chevening Scholarship, HSF provide opportunities for Somali youth to pursue higher education. Annually, HSF scholarships enable 30 students to attend local universities.

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Special Programs

Emergency and humanitarian support - HSF’s swift and effective humanitarian efforts ensure that the most vulnerable populations in Somalia receive the support they need during crises.

Disaster response - In the event of disasters such as floods, drought, famine or epidemics, Hormuud Salaam Foundation is at the ready to intervene. HSF has reached thousands with cash-aid and essential services.

Mogadishu fire service - HSF has run the fire service in Mogadishu since 2009, when there was no fire service. Today, trained fire men are on standby 24 hours a day.

Job Creation

HSF empowers individuals and communities, fostering financial independence and filling gaps in Somalia’s growing economy.

Courier programme

Launched in June 2023, the training program addresses youth unemployment in Mogadishu by helping them enter the growing courier delivery sector. The program works with local companies to provide training, equipment, and mentoring.

Ramadan is a very important time for the HSF, it is a time of reflection and giving.