is a non-governmental organization launched in 1970. International Solidarity Foundation has made a lasting impact in the lives of women, men, and entire communities for over 50 years now. We have specialized know-how in how to work with delicate issues in fragile communities. Over 85 000 people benefit from our work annually.
ISF works especially in two strands: empowering women against gender-based violence, female genital mutilation as well as promoting sustainable livelihoods. In our approach these elements go hand-in-hand since
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In Somaliland, the willingness not to perform FGM has risen from 0 % (2018) to 85 % (2021)In Kenya, from 27 % (2016) to 76 % (2021)
In Kenya, 76 % of respondents have increased their sales and production. (2023)In Somaliland, 94 % of respondents have increased their sales and production. (2023)
Our project rehabilitated and constructed about 8 km of irrigation canals and 4 main water storage points in Sanaag, where 99% of women and men now receive sufficiently irrigation water throughout the year.
