Building a Free School in Garacad, Somalia

Every Child Deserves a Classroom and a Future

We are raising funds to build, equip, and operate a completely free primary school for children in Kindergarten through Grade 6 in Garacad, Mudug Region — no tuition, no fees, no barriers.

K–6
Free grades served
$0
Cost to every family
300+
Children to be enrolled
100%
Donations go to the school
Our Vision

A School Built by the Community, for the Community

In Garacad, too many children grow up without access to consistent, quality education. Families face financial barriers that force children out of classrooms and into uncertainty. The Garacad Youth Foundation was founded to change that — permanently.

We are building a full primary school from the ground up: acquiring land, constructing classrooms, and fully equipping every room with desks, chairs, books, and computers. When we open our doors, every child from Kindergarten to Grade 6 will walk in free of charge — every single day.

✓ Completely free for all students — always
Students We Will Serve
Kindergarten Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6
Our promise to every family No tuition. No enrollment fees. No uniform costs. No hidden charges. Every child in Garacad — regardless of their family's income — will have a seat in our school.
Fundraising Goal

What We Need to Build

Every dollar raised goes directly toward one of three pillars: securing our land, constructing the building, and fully equipping every classroom.

$350,000 total fundraising target
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Land Acquisition
$50,000
Securing a permanent parcel of land in Garacad large enough for the school building, a playground, and future expansion.
  • Land survey & legal registration
  • Site preparation & clearing
  • Boundary fencing
  • Community-approved location
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School Construction
$220,000
Building a safe, durable, purpose-built school with 7 classrooms, teacher offices, latrines, and clean water access.
  • 7 fully walled classrooms
  • Separate boys & girls latrines
  • Teacher offices & staffroom
  • Rainwater collection system
  • Playground & outdoor space
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Equipment & Supplies
$80,000
Furnishing and stocking every classroom with everything students and teachers need from day one.
  • Student desks & chairs (300+)
  • Teacher desks & whiteboards
  • Computer lab (20 laptops)
  • Textbooks, notebooks & supplies
  • Library books & reading corner
Raised so far $28,400 of $350,000
8% funded — help us reach 100%
Institutional Funding

Organizations We Are Reaching Out To

We are actively seeking grants and partnerships from international agencies, UN bodies, and development organizations that fund education in East Africa and Somalia.

UN Agency
UNICEF Somalia
Funds primary education access, school construction, and child-friendly learning environments across Somalia.
UN Agency
UNHCR Education Fund
Supports education access for children in conflict-affected and underserved communities across East Africa.
NGO
Save the Children Somalia
Partners with local organizations to build and run schools in underserved Somali communities.
NGO
Education Cannot Wait (ECW)
Global fund dedicated to education in emergencies — active in Somalia and the Horn of Africa.
Development
World Bank — Somalia Education
Funds school infrastructure and teacher training through the Somalia Education Sector Support Program.
Development
Global Partnership for Education
Largest multilateral funder of education in lower-income countries — active in Somalia through the federal government.
We need help reaching these agencies If you work with, have connections to, or can introduce us to any of these organizations — please reach out. A warm introduction can open doors that cold applications cannot.
Get In Touch

Contact Us

Whether you want to donate, pledge, volunteer, make a grant introduction, or learn more — we would love to hear from you.

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Location
Garacad, Mudug Region, Somalia
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Phone / WhatsApp
+252 XX XXX XXXX