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The Islamic Solidarity Fund for Development (ISFD) is a special fund at the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group. The Fund is dedicated to promoting socio-economic development and reducing poverty in the member countries of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation. With a clear mission to lead innovative poverty reduction programs, ISFD focuses on developing partnerships that address the most pressing development challenges in IsDB member countries.
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ISFD is committed to addressing socio-economic challenges and improving the lives of people in our member countries. We target interventions with proven impact to eradicate poverty. We empower women and youth to drive economic growth, invest in human development to unlock individual potential, and support building resilient communities through access to education, healthcare, and clean energy.
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ISFD collaborates with member countries of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) who contribute significantly to our capital. Through this strong sense of solidarity, we work together to fulfil the ISFD’s mission of alleviating poverty by empowering communities and promoting sustainable socio-economic development across the OIC least developed member countries.
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Republic of Djibouti

Country Overview

Djibouti occupies a strategic location at the tip of the Horn of Africa. With a total area of 23,200 square kilometers, it borders Ethiopia to the west and south, Somalia to the southeast, Eritrea to the north, and the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden to the east.

The majority of population resides in Djibouti City, the capital. This urban center houses over two-thirds of the country's roughly 1 million people (2017 estimate). The landscape is dominated by a stony semi-desert with scattered plateaus and highlands. France granted Djibouti independence in 1977. French remains an official language, alongside Arabic, which is widely spoken.

Current Projects

The Islamic Solidarity Fund for Development (ISFD) has been a dedicated partner in Djibouti's development. In agriculture, the Fund support the Dryland Project. The SERVE program strengthens vulnerable Djiboutian enterprises. ISFD has also invested in education by supporting the Bilingual Education System Strengthening Project. Furthermore, ISFD’s contributions to healthcare included AFAB Cataract Treatment Campaigns, support for the Maternal and Child Healthcare Strengthening Project, and Tadamon CSOs Accelerator with IFRC.

8,000,000 Total ISFD Contributions

microfinance

3,000,000

Strengthening the Economic Resilience of Vulnerable Enterprises (SERVE) Program

Agriculture

5,000,000

Dryland Project