When her daughters reached adult-hood Fartuun returned to Somalia, to renew her work for Peace.
Almaas became a Somali diplomat, while Ilwad joined her mother at the Elman Peace and Human Rights Center.
[5] By 2020, Iman had been promoted to lieutenant colonel, and was serving as a staff officer with planning responsibilities.
[1] Iman has brought child soldiers, found during military patrols she participated in, back to the Elman Peace Centre, for re-integration into the civilian world.
[1] In August 2024, Iman had been promoted to colonel, and is serving as the Head of the Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) Directorate.