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Nadira

Forging a path for the girls of tomorrow
Yale Class of 2020

Nadira's Journey

Mubarik

From herding camels to engineering at MIT

MIT Class of 2017

Mubarik's journey

Abdisamad

Dreaming of one day leading a nation

Harvard Class of 2019

Abdisamad’s journey

The Challenge

It has been nearly three decades since the Republic of Somalia collapsed, out of which came the Republic of Somaliland. Generations have grown up knowing only a war-torn society. There is a desperate need to rebuild infrastructure, extend educational opportunities and develop the leaders of tomorrow.

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The Need

Somaliland, a self-proclaimed, but internationally unrecognized, independent state in what was formerly northwest Somalia, provides a promising, stable place to start, but needs help to overcome staggering obstacles.

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News and Updates
Press Releases
Horn Diplomat - Posted 4 years ago
DP World announces a partnership with Abaarso School in Somaliland

"DP World has announced a partnership with Abaarso School in Somaliland, to dynamically enhance educational opportunities for young individuals."

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Forbes - Posted 7 years ago
Wall Street-Sponsored School In Somaliland Finds Its Way In The Age Of Trump

"Herding goats and camels in Somalia as a teenager, Mubarik Mohamoud had no idea he would go to college – let alone attend one of the world’s most prestigious universities, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology."

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