The Founders
Seven founding members who collectively appoint the Founder-Directors; no interest in the Academy’s assets or income.
Akaademiyadda Indhaha Soomaaliyeed
Somali Eye Academy
Advancing Vision Through Education and Research
About
Who we are
An autonomous, non-profit academic and research institution being established in Mogadishu to train Somalia’s eye health workforce.
Vision
To be a leading institution in Somalia for eye health education and research, advancing quality in eye care.
Constitution, Article 5
Mission
To advance eye health education and research by delivering structured training programmes and building a skilled eye care workforce capable of improving vision and eye health outcomes in Somalia.
Constitution, Article 5
Objects
- Competency-based training for allied eye health personnel
- Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development
- Curricula and assessment aligned with international standards
- Ethically approved research on Somali eye health priorities
- Digital and distance learning
- Academic partnerships with universities, hospitals and professional bodies
Constitution, Article 7(1)–(4), (9), (10)
Guiding principles
- Academic independence
- Ethical integrity and Islamic values
- Transparency and accountability
- Merit
- Equity and inclusiveness
- Quality and continuous improvement
- Sustainability
Constitution, Article 9
Seat: Mogadishu, Federal Republic of Somalia. Working languages: Somali and English. The Constitution (2026 Founding Edition) is awaiting adoption; no programme is currently open for enrolment.
Leadership
Governance
Six organs separate governance, management, academic authority and independent ethical review.
Organs of the Academy
Board of Directors
Supreme governing authority: seven Founder-Directors and three Independent Directors; approves strategy, budget and Bylaws.
Academic Board
Supreme academic authority: curricula, assessment and standards, with External Examiners for every award-bearing cohort.
Research and Ethics Committee
Independent ethical review of all research; chaired by a member who is neither a Founder, Director nor employee.
Executive Director
Chief executive and accounting officer, appointed by the Board on merit.
Executive Committee
Management body: Academic Affairs, Research, Finance and Administration, Digital Systems.
Constitution, Parts III–V
The Audit Committee chair, the Research and Ethics Committee chair, the External Examiners and the external auditor are independent of the Founders. Names of office-holders will be published once the Constitution is adopted.
Contact
Get in touch
Enquiries from partners, institutions, educators and the eye health workforce are welcome.
Seat
Somali Eye AcademyAkaademiyadda Indhaha SoomaaliyeedMogadishu, Federal Republic of SomaliaConstitution, Article 4(1)
Enquiries
Please direct correspondence to the appropriate role address.
- info@somalieyeacademy.orgGeneral enquiries
- academics@somalieyeacademy.orgAcademic affairs and programmes
- research@somalieyeacademy.orgResearch and ethics
- admin@somalieyeacademy.orgAdministration and finance