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An Australian registered charity serving vulnerable communities in Somalia and Australia.

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The AusAlert national test - Monday 27 July 2026
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The AusAlert national test - Monday 27 July 2026

The Australian Government will run a national test of AusAlert, the emergency warning system that sends critical alerts straight to mobile phones. You may receive a test message with a loud sound and vibration. No action is required - it is only a test.

ZSF is sharing this with our Somali Australian community so families, older people and newly arrived residents know what to expect. If you need help understanding the alert, contact our team and we can explain it in your language.

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Australian Registered Charity · ACNC · DGR

Zainab Sheikh Foundation Ltd - Hope, Dignity and Opportunity

Creating hope, dignity and opportunity through humanitarian assistance, education and community development in Somalia and Australia.

The Zainab Sheikh Foundation Ltd was founded from a personal tragedy that inspired a lifelong commitment to improving access to clean water, healthcare, education, empowerment, and essential support services for vulnerable communities.

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“Empowering lives. Inspiring change. Building hope.”

Registered CharityDGR EndorsedCommunity-LedIndependently AuditedAustralia & Somalia
Our Impact Areas

Eight areas where we create lasting change.

Clean Water & Hygiene

Wells, boreholes, sanitation and hygiene education that reduce disease and unlock opportunity.

Healthcare Support

Hospital infrastructure, medical equipment, maternal and child health and mobile clinics.

Education & Orphan Support

School fees, learning materials, teacher support and sponsorship for orphans and vulnerable children.

Environmental Sustainability

Sustainable water management, environmental awareness and climate resilience in drought-affected communities.

Women & Girls Empowerment

Skills training, girls' education, health awareness and support for survivors of violence.

Food Security

Emergency food relief, therapeutic feeding for children and sustainable livelihoods.

Community Safety, Peace Building & Conflict Resolution

Promoting peace, safety and social cohesion through mediation, dialogue, youth engagement and community-led conflict resolution.

Australian Community Support

Homework club, mentoring, community support and employment pathways for CALD families in Victoria.

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Practical solutions, delivered with the community.

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Breaking the cycle of poverty through learning
Education

Breaking the cycle of poverty through learning

Primary, secondary and vocational education, scholarships and teacher support for children left behind.

Saving mothers and children from preventable loss
Mothers & Children

Saving mothers and children from preventable loss

Maternal healthcare, mobile clinics, vaccinations, nutrition and therapeutic feeding for the most vulnerable.

Safe water changes everything
Clean Water & WASH

Safe water changes everything

Wells, boreholes, sanitation and hygiene education that reduce disease and unlock opportunity.

In pictures

Bright days, real people, lasting change.

Children drinking from a communal water pump
Clean water for every family
Students in yellow hijabs wearing sashes at school
Girls staying in school
Students studying at outdoor desks under trees
Learning, wherever it is needed
A large community gathering in a bright hall
Communities building peace
Support Our Projects

Every contribution makes a difference.

Help Zainab Sheikh Foundation Ltd (ZSF) support communities through practical projects in health, education, clean water, food security, peacebuilding and community development. You can support our work with a contribution of just $2 - small donations from many people create meaningful and lasting change.

Your support helps us

  • Renovate and restore old hospitals and support the rebuilding of general hospitals and Maternal and Child Health (MCH) centres.
  • Provide essential medical equipment and supplies to health facilities.
  • Support container costs for transporting donated medical equipment, supplies and other vital items.
  • Support access to clean and safe water through borehole and water projects.
  • Improve education and learning opportunities.
  • Support food security and community resilience.
  • Strengthen community peacebuilding, conflict prevention and peaceful dispute resolution.
  • Respond to urgent community needs and support vulnerable communities.
Donate now

Donate $2 or more and become part of our community of supporters.

Every dollar counts. Every contribution helps. Together, we can help build healthier, safer and more resilient communities.

Zainab Sheikh Foundation Ltd (ZSF) - Building Peace • Improving Health • Empowering Communities • Creating Opportunities

Our Promise

Together, we transform lives.

Sustainable change is achieved through compassion, accountability, partnership and community leadership.

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