Miskiin-Macruuf-Aqiyaar Posted June 5, 2010 Originally posted by Canjeex: When they were launching this project in Red Deer, she gave a , where she made an ignorant statement about the Qur’an (she said; “as a woman” her captures treated her mean because that’s what some parts of the Qur’an teaches them) I thought that was absolutely uncalled for on her part and I blamed nothing but her ignorance towards the religion! Other than that I think she is doing a great job, regardless of her intention. Waxyaabo badan laga jaahil bixiyo u baahantahay. I was watching an interview iyada laga wareysanaayo about xaalkeeda on last week, same ignorance comments she was spewing. But xumaan uma qaadan, I blamed on her sheer ignorance, which was blatantly displayed. Qofta deegaan 'redneck' ayee ka timid, kana soo jeedaa ee marka haloo dulqaato. Waxee qabaneysana waa in loogu mahadnaqaa, laguna dhiiragaliyaa. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miskiin-Macruuf-Aqiyaar Posted June 5, 2010 Her organizations partners from the organization's website: The Academy for Peace Development - Hargeisa, Somalia The Academy for Peace and Development (APD) was established in 1999 as a research institute in collaboration with the War-torn Societies Project (WSP) International (now Interpeace). Since inception, APD activities have focused on peace building using Participatory Action Research (PAR) methodology. The organisation has brought together representatives of different sectors of Somaliland society to identify priorities in the process of rebuilding Somaliland. The Academy has been instrumental in facilitating dialogue on issues of human rights, democracy and good governance. Galkayo Education Center for Peace and Development (GECPD) - Galkayo, Somalia GECPD currently has over 400 girls in their primary education classes in Somalia. Over 3,000 women are attending innovative literacy and awareness learning circles based on participatory action research related to issues such as family relations, health, education for girls and women, women's work load, and natural resources management. GECPD has a community library and skills center, where women learn nutritional skills as well as income generation through tie dying and tailoring. GECPD is a center for women's and girls human rights including awareness and advocacy against the practice of female genital mutilation (FGM). GECPD has been one of the leaders of the peace and reconciliation movement in Galkayo, Somalia, which has insured that Galkayo has not been divided along clan lines. The Mary A. Tidlund Foundation - Canmore, Alberta The Mary A. Tidlund Charitable Foundation was registered on October 14, 1998 as a public foundation with Revenue Canada that supports and participates in medical and education programs in Canada and overseas. The foundation also has a mandate to alleviate poverty. Canadian Somali Congress - Toronto, Ontario The Canadian Somali Congress raises awareness of issues that affect the Canadian Somali community and achieves this objective through education, public awareness, media relations and non-partisan government relations. CSC aims to create an increased capacity for diversity within the Canadian Somali community by emphasizing a variety of human rights, civil liberties and social justice issues. CSC works to promote the development of friendly and mutually beneficial relations between Canada and Somalia as well as assisting the Somali people in building a peaceful, united, independent and democratic Somali state. CSC encourages the full participation of Canadian Somalis in all aspects of Canadian society. The Canadian International Peace Project - Toronto, Ontario The Canadian International Peace Project (CIPP) is a unique non-partisan organisation that has brought together diverse groups and individuals to work on issues and projects relating to local, national and international peace, security and development. Through partnership on events and projects, the CIPP fosters mutual respect and sustainable relationships among diverse groups including those in conflict with each other. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sheherazade Posted June 5, 2010 Allah waa tii. Akhas, why are folks making excuses for her 'ignorance'? Making such a comment about Muslims she wants to help. PR 101: when trying to be a hero try not to antagonise the people. Duh. Waxii tan hero ku sheegey ayaa wali na daba wada. Uff. Shhhz, next we'll be excusing the Israelis and BP for their 'ignorance'. :rolleyes: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Somalina Posted January 17, 2011 Suxufiyad horay loogu afduubay Soomaaliya oo billowday howl ay ku caawiso haweenka Soomaaliyeed Axad, 16 Janaayo, 2011 (HOL) – Suxufiyadda Amanda Lindhout, oo u dhalatay dalka Kanada afduub ahaanna loogu haystay Soomaaliya muddo sannad ka badan, ayaa Sabtidii billowday howl samofal ah oo ay ku caawinayso haweenka Soomaaliyeed, iyadoo billowday in sheekooyin ku saabsan afduubkeeda ay ka jeediso jaamacadda Carleton ee dalka Kanada. “Rajadaydu, waa inaan ka gudbo xanuunka ay idinku reebtay sheekadayda, waana mid ka dhalatay dareenka nagu wadajira,” ayay tiri Lindhout iyadoo la hadlaysay ardayda jaamacadda Carleton, waxayna intaas raacisay: “Xanuun waa xanuun, innaga oo dhanna waxaa noo wanaagsan inaan helo jid nagu haga inaan wax cafinno.” Lindhout, ayaa la afduubay iyadoo u joogtay Soomaaliya, inay filimo kasoo qaaddo dadka ku dhibaateysn duleedka koonfureed ee magaalada Muqdisho 23-kii Ogoosto 2008. Waxaana afduub ahaa loo haystay 15-bilood, iyadoo sheegtay markii la daayay in loo geysan jiray jirdil aad u daran. Suxufiyadan oo lala afduubay filim qaade u dhashay dalka Australia, ayaa sheegtay inaysan iloobayn Soomaaliya, inkastoo afduub loogu haystay sannad iyo bar ku dhawaad, loona geystay dhibaatooyinka badan, waxayna xustay in afduubayaashii haystay ay iyagana u garaabayso. Tan iyo markii Lindhout, ay dib ugu laabatay dalkeeda, waxay bilowday inay ururinta dhaqaale ay ku maalgelinayso waxbarashada 400 haween Soomaaliyeed ah oo jooga Soomaaliya, kuwaasoo ay u suurogeli waday inay waxbartaan ama ay dhameystirtaan waxbarashadooda. Mashruuceeda, ayay ugu talogalay inay sannadka hore waxbarasho jaamacadeed uga bixiso 11 haween Soomaaliyeed ah. “Waxaan u furaynaa haweenka albaab, si riyooyinkooda ay u suurogasho,” ayay tiri Lindhout, oo intaas daba-dhigtay: “Waxaa arrintan igu dhaqaajiyay, marka aan maqlo howlaha ay qabtaan iyo sida ay qoysaskooda u saacidaan.” Lindhout, ayaa sheegtay inay rajeynayso inay dhaqaale ku filan waxbarashada 100 haween ah ay hesho afarta sano ee soo socda. Waxayna xustay in howsha ay ku caawinayso haweenka Soomaaliyeed aysan weligeed ka fariisanayn. Maxamed Xaaji Xuseen, Hiiraan Online maxuseen@hiiraan.com Muqdisho, Soomaaliya Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Somalina Posted January 17, 2011 Journalist held captive starts foundation for Somali women CTV Ottawa Sunday, January 16, 2011 Amanda Lindhout, the Canadian freelance journalist who was kidnapped and held for over a year in Somalia, brought her extraordinary story to Carleton University Saturday. "My hope is that my story reminds you of the great strength and endurance of the human spirit which resides in all of us," Lindhout said to a crowd of students. "Pain is pain and we're all better served by finding a way to let it go and to heal that and forgive." Lindhout was kidnapped while working as a freelance journalist in Somalia on Aug. 23, 2008. What was supposed to be a one-week trip to the volatile nation turned into a 15-month ordeal of torture and isolation. Instead of focusing on the abuse she endured while she was held hostage, Lindhout says she feels compassion for Somalia, and even her captors. Since returning home, she started the Global Enrichment Foundation which provides scholarships for Somali women. Less than one in 400 women in that country currently have the chance to pursue higher education. In it's first year, the foundation provided university funding for 11 women. "We've opened a door for them so their dreams can happen," Lindhout said. "It's so inspiring when I hear from them how well they are doing, how excited they are and how proud their family is." Lindhout said she hopes to provide enough funding to educate 100 Somali women over the next four years. Source: CTV Ottawa Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
