IIleys Foundation (IF) is a non-governmental and not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of Somalis. Ileys, which literally means "Light" in Somali, stands for a brighter future.

Established in February 2006, IF was conceived at a meeting held by a group of Somali professionals, both men and women who have seen the problems faced by the people in the central Somali regions. .

The founders of IF have been moved by the fact that Somalia’s central regions seem to have been neglected. Majority of Somali NGOs focus mainly on main cities like Mogadishu, Kismayo, Baidoa, etc. at the cost of small towns and villages. In addition to that, the skilled manpower is also concentrated in the main cities causing a brain drain within the country. This trend has caused a growing movement of people to the main cities.  

But Ileys Foundation is working hard to reverse that trend and encourage the educated Somalis to work in the neglected regions and reciprocally IF will provide incentives for professionals to wok for the betterment of lives in central regions.  

Besides its headquarters in Dhusamarreb, IF has liaison offices in Mogadishu and Guriel. It also has representative offices in Europe, North America and Arab Gulf to undertake fundraising campaigns from Somali Diaspora.     

Vision

Together we build a caring community with peace, harmony, self-sufficiency and dignity.   

Mission

To promote a caring Somali society through development and creating awareness for the well-being of mankind and animal.