Erayo Foundation is created with a mission to translate the world's books into Somali.
We have acquired our first children's book 'Le Petit Prince' in Somali.
Collaborations with schools and diaspora organisations expand our reach.
Planning begins for a permanent physical library space for all.
Adult and children's books translated with care from any language into Somali by volunteer translators.
Working towards a physical public library, a community space where Somali readers of all ages can learn and grow.
Many children grow up without access to books or safe reading spaces, limiting education, opportunity, and imagination.
In 2025, 3.4 million children in Somalia were out of school, highlighting the scale of the education gap.
Erayo Foundation exists to change that by building a future where reading is shared, supported, and accessible to all.
Our mission is to make books, knowledge, and stories accessible to Somali readers in Somalia. We believe everyone deserves the chance to read, learn, and be inspired, regardless of background or access.
Volunteering with Erayo Foundation involves supporting a wide range of activities, from translation and curation, to running programs, community outreach, event support, and authoring content.
Our current volunteer cycle has ended, but the next one will take place at the end of 2026-2027. More details will be announced closer to the time.
Thank you,
Asmaa
Our partnership applications are currently closed.
We truly value collaborations with organisations, academic institutions, and store owners who share our vision. Partnership opportunities may reopen in the future, with further updates provided closer to the time.
For any questions, please feel free to reach out at partner@erayofoundation.com.
If you have any questions, partnerships, or general enquiries, feel free to reach out to us.
Erayo Foundation is building the first free Somali public library, a permanent space where children and adults can access books, knowledge, and community. We need your help to make it happen.
The Somali language has one of the richest oral traditions in the world, yet access to written Somali literature remains extremely limited.
Your donation goes directly towards translating world literature into Somali and building a physical library that anyone can walk into, free of charge.
You will be redirected to our Stripe page. Erayo Foundation is a non-profit organisation. Every contribution, big or small, makes a real difference.