Türkiye's Mogadishu ambassador visits Maarif schools that graduated thousands

Türkiye's ambassador to Somalia, Ferhat Alkan, visited the Turkish Maarif Foundation's International Maarif Schools, which have operated for 10 years across three schools and graduated thousands of students. The schools are accredited centers of Oxford AQA.

Türkiye's ambassador to Somalia, Ferhat Alkan, visited the Turkish Maarif Foundation's International Maarif Schools in Somalia and met with students, teachers and school staff during the visit, the Turkish Embassy in Mogadishu said.

The embassy said the foundation's schools have operated in Somalia for 10 years across three schools and have graduated thousands of students to date. The schools are also accredited centers of Oxford AQA, providing students with education and opportunities that meet international standards.

Ambassador Ferhat Alkan with staff of the International Maarif Schools in front of the school building in Somalia

“Investing in education is investing in the future”

Ambassador Alkan expressed his great pleasure at meeting the children and young people and listening to their dreams and aspirations for the future, stressing that investing in education is investing in Somalia's bright future.

Two children embrace Turkish Ambassador Ferhat Alkan during his visit to the Maarif Schools

Alkan thanked Dr. Selçuk Baş, the Turkish Maarif Foundation's representative in Somalia, as well as the teachers, students and all school staff for their warm hospitality, dedication to their work and contributions.

Continued Turkish support for education

The embassy said Türkiye continues to invest in Somalia's future and its younger generations through its educational institutions, led by the Maarif Foundation, alongside scholarship programs, vocational training and capacity-building activities.

Photos: Turkish Embassy in Mogadishu