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Progress Update

In late July, 97 Somali women successfully completed their first semester of University at the Somali Institute of Management and Administration Development (SIMAD) in Mogadishu. Among these promising students is Dahabo, an Information Technology student who finished high school in 2006. She was unable to afford college until the Somali Women's Scholarship Fund gave her the chance. A Business Administration student, Farhiya, writes that thanks to the Somali Women's Scholarship Fund "...Somali ladies will get their share from the national cake. I hope I can donate to people who need help when I grow up!" Many of the students currently enrolled at SIMAD are already giving back to their communities by helping over 200 women in their communities learn to read and write. Click here for photos of the end of semester activities.

Events

Somali Sojourn geared to spread the word of the UN’s good works in Somalia and to foster relationships among members of the Somali Diaspora community and supporters of the UN. Presenters included Elizabeth Latham of UNDP-USA, Safiya Khalid of YSPNA and Author Barlin Ali, who taught participants how to make Injera bread. The evening concluded with sampling of traditional Somali food. Additionally, we raised nearly $300 for the Somali Women’s Scholarship Fund!

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