TIKA’s Lifeline for Somalia: Education, Special Needs Support & University Labs

TIKA’s Lifeline for Somalia: Education, Special Needs Support & University Labs

The Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) is leaving a remarkable footprint in Somalia’s development, supporting education, innovation, and social inclusion. Recent initiatives include a Turkish language classroom for orphans, a modern laboratory at Mogadishu University, and vital support for the country’s only center for children with developmental disorders.

Teacher Ilyas Abdulkadir Mohamed, who studied in Türkiye, now teaches at the Şehit Omer Halisdemir classroom, helping children of fallen security personnel receive equal opportunities in education. He describes his work as a moral duty to his homeland and calls on Turkish businesses to invest in Somalia’s untapped resources.

Meanwhile, the Mustaqbal Center for Children with Special Needs stands as the sole institution in Somalia dedicated to children with autism, Down syndrome, and other developmental conditions. Its director praised TIKA for providing essential equipment and infrastructure.

At Mogadishu University, TIKA established a state-of-the-art laboratory, offering students hands-on experience while also serving local companies in construction and engineering fields.

Together, these initiatives highlight TIKA’s central role in nurturing Somalia’s brighter future through education, innovation, and inclusion.