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About Dalays Foundation

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Dalays Foundation is dedicated to expanding access to quality education for children who face the greatest barriers to learning. Inspired by the life and values of Dalays Ali Shire, we work to create schools that serve orphans and underprivileged children, providing both strong academic foundations and the tools for lifelong growth.

Our Mission

To transform the lives of orphans and underprivileged children through education that nurtures knowledge, character, and opportunity, building a legacy of hope for generations to come.

Dalays Ali Shire

Dalays Ali Shire, a mother of six, was a devoted lifelong learner whose commitment to education was shaped by what she was denied. Growing up without access to formal schooling, she taught herself to read and write in adulthood, and in her later years immersed herself in studying and memorizing the Quran.

Born in Erigabo, then part of British Somaliland, Dalays lived through profound political and social change. Decolonization, a brutal dictatorship, and the lead-up to civil war all deeply affected her aspirations for education. In 1991, following the collapse of Somalia and the onset of civil war, Dalays moved to Canada with her husband and five young children. In Canada, she balanced work, parenting, and a steadfast pursuit of knowledge.

On December 11, 2023, Dalays returned to her Creator. Her final wish was for a school that would give orphans and underprivileged children the opportunities she never had. This vision reflects her belief in the transformative power of education and her desire to leave a lasting legacy of hope and learning.

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