Kisiwani Foundation is local non-governmental non-political and non-profit seeking organization that engage improvement of livelihoods through promotion of social services, Capacity building training, Women Empowerment, Hygiene and water sanitation, Environment, Education, Construction, Emergency responses, Human rights and Income generation program. Kisiwani strives to prevent injustice practices and enhances peace and reconciliation process among Somali communities. Kisiwani has a strong bias in ensuring environmental protection and resilience of communities.
Kisiwani was founded in 10 April 2012 by a group of Somali intellectuals who are professionals with a knowledge and experience of the situation in Somalia. The group has worked with international institutions and in the process, has gained a lot of experience and skills in running non-governmental organizations.