One Saturday afternoon in 1998, a group of concerned Somalis got together in Irving, Texas, to start organization to rebuild their homeland which had been devastated after the civil war in Somalia. Beginning with a meager $500 in the bank, these dedicated volunteers help propel a small education and development organization into an international humanitarian organization that today serves several countries across the world spanning 4 continents (Africa, Asia, North America, South America). Amoud also does work on the home-front including helping with the 2006 Hurricane Relief and 2015 Garland Tornado recovery. An active and uncompensated board volunteer team keeps administrative costs at a minimum.