A_Khadar Posted July 8, 2011 Famous Somali-American singer Saado Ali Warsame to visit Kenya’s Dadaab refugee camps-PRESS CONFERENCE TODAY IN NAIROBI! Popular Somali-American Singer, Saado Ali Warsame, to visit World’s largest Refugee Camp to appeal for Humanitarian Aid for Somalia! Saado Ali Warsame and The Somali Refugee Awareness Project will hold a press conference Friday, July 8th, 2011 3pm at Nomad Hotel in Eastleigh to discuss the problems facing Somali refugees ahead of Saado Ali Warsame’s trip to Dadaab Refugee camps Hagadera, Ifo and Dagahale. Nairobi 7 July 2011 - Somalia’s prominent musical artist, Saado Ali Warsame, will be visiting Dadaab Refugee camps to bring humanitarian attention and hope to the devastation of Somalis especially the vulnerable groups of mothers and children. As someone whose heart belongs to the well being of the Somali people, Saado Ali wants Somalis to unite. Saado says, “We are at humanitarian crisis and this is the time for Somalis to unite and stand up for the dignity of our people.” Saado became a household icon in 1975 as young girl and she has continued to influence Somalis with her music the past thirty-five years. Saado’s popularity is not only due to her magnificent voice, but her pro-unity stand for Somalis, political courage and bravery to speak for the disadvantaged. She currently resides in Minneapolis, MN and has traveled to Kenya to help Somalis effected by the drought. Although, she is lives thousand of miles away from her birth country of Somalia, the power of the Internet has helped Saado to reach millions of Somalis on YouTube and social network sites to unite Somalis. Her hit latest single, “Somaliweyn” or “United Somalia” describes passionate call for all Somalis to come together as one and stop the country and clan divisions. Hodan Nalayeh, founder of the Somali Refugee Awareness Project, says this humanitarian crisis is a result of twenty years of neglect of Somali refugees in Dadaab . “How many more years must Somali people live in Dadaab? This is now a moral question for the UN High Commissioner to answer, we must have a plan to resettle people to restore human dignity”. Somali Refugee Awareness Project is urging U.S. Department of State to reopen the Priority Three or P-3 program to reunite Somali refugees from Dadaab to their families in America under Affidavits of Relationship (AORs). Many Somali-Americans are willing to help resettle their relatives. The need for resettlement is greater than ever. The drought has brought a new group of refugees to Dadaab that lived in peace and prosperity in Northern Somalia. The Somali Refugee Awareness is also appealing to The Somaliland Government to restore humanitarian aid to the Sool, Sanaag and Cyn region in Northern Somalia and stop the illegal military occupation of the region to allow aid to reach the people and prevent further deaths. She states “The newest refugees are of the *********** ethnic group who reside in the Sool, Sanaag and Cyn region and they are coming by the thousands to Dadaab and currently they represent the largest Somali ethnic group at Dadaab camp Hagadera.” The Somaliland occupation of this area has caused people to walk for thousands of miles to reach Dadaab in search of food and aid. Many are dying on the route. “The Somaliland government needs to immediately restore humanitarian aid to prevent further deaths and refugees,” says Nalayeh. According to United Nations Development Programme, the region of Sool, Sanaag and Cyn is considered “disputed land” and they are unable to provide humanitarian aid to the region. Immediate action is needed to assist this new preventable group of refugees. Somali Refugee Awareness Project: An advocacy group designed to bring mainstream media attention and action on the current Somali refugee crisis in Africa. According to UNHCR, Somalia remains one of the countries generating the highest number of refugees and internally displaced people (IDPs) in the world. An estimated 1.4 million Somalis are displaced within the country while another 680,000 live as refugees in the neighboring countries. Some refugees have been in the same camps for 20 years and live in the worst overcrowding conditions. Action is needed to help Somali refugees resettle back to a peaceful Somalia. Media Contacts Hodan Nalayeh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A_Khadar Posted July 12, 2011 DADAAB:- Beloved Somali-American singer Saado Ali Warsame Meets with UN High Commissioner for Refugees António Guterre at Dadaab Refugee Camps.. to Bring Hope to Starving Somalis.. Saado Ali Warsame, visited the world’s largest refugee camp Dadaab to bring hope to recent refugee arrivals from Somalia. While many of Somalia’s government leaders from every political region were traveling to other countries, the popular singer was with the people of Somalia who needed her voice. During her many speeches, many refugees were listening intently and hugging her for not forgetting them. During a conversational exchange with UN High Commissioner for Refugees António Guterre , Saado Ali asked Guterre to define the plan for Somali refugees. Saado said, “We simply cannot keep building more refugee camps, Somalis need help inside of Somalia and money is not reaching the people its designed to help. Every NGO that helps Somalia is based in Nairobi and many people are rich off of money for Somalia!” Saado asked for more accountability from Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and where Somalia’s money is going. Saado Ali Warsame urged Somali refugees to “keep hope alive that our country will return and the dignity of Somali people.” As she sang the Somali national anthem, many refugees cried and sang along. Saado Ali urged UN High Commissioner for Refugees António Guterre to allow U.S. Citizens to sponsor their families out of refugee camps. António Guterre agreed advocate the issue. Somalia Refugee Awareness Project is urging U.S. Department of State to reopen the Priority Three or P-3 program to reunite Somali refugees from Dadaab and other refugee camps with their families in under the Affidavits of Relationship (AORs). Hodan Nalayeh, Founder of the Somali Refugee Awareness Project, asked for Somali community organizations outside of Africa to start thinking about ways to help. “It’s hard to trust any organization that says they want to help Somalis in Nairobi, majority of them are not helping that’s why people are starving and living hopelessly in Kenya, if you want make difference, help the people who don’t get money from the outside or monthly bill, those are the most vulnerable,” Nalayeh stated. Saado Ali Warsame became a household icon in 1975 as young girl and she has continued to influence Somalis with her music the past thirty-five years. Saado’s popularity is not only due to her magnificent voice, but her pro-unity stand for Somalis, political courage and bravery to speak for the disadvantaged. Although, she is thousand of miles away from her home beloved country of Somalia, the power of the Internet has helped Saado to reach millions of Somalis on YouTube and social network sites to unite Somalis. Her hit latest single, “Somaliweyn” or “United Somalia” describes passionate call for all Somalis to come together as one and stop the clan divisions. Somali Refugee Awareness Project: An advocacy group designed to bring mainstream media attention and action on the current Somali refugee crisis in Africa. According to UNHCR, Somalia remains one of the countries generating the highest number of refugees and internally displaced people (IDPs) in the world. An estimated 1.4 million Somalis are displaced within the country while another 680,000 live as refugees in the neighboring countries. Some refugees have been in the same camps for 20 years and live in the worst overcrowding conditions. Action is needed to help Somali refugees resettle back to a peaceful Somalia. Media Contacts Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aaliyyah Posted July 12, 2011 ^Thanks for sharing these articles The Somali Refugee Awareness is also appealing to The Somaliland Government to restore humanitarian aid to the Sool, Sanaag and Cyn region in Northern Somalia and stop the illegal military occupation of the region to allow aid to reach the people and prevent further deaths. Hopefully, they will heed to that. Great Job both to Hodan Nalayeh and Saado Cali...waad mudantihiin dayasho! Keep it up. salaam Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aaliyyah Posted July 12, 2011 “It’s hard to trust any organization that says they want to help Somalis in Nairobi, majority of them are not helping that’s why people are starving and living hopelessly in Kenya, if you want make difference, help the people who don’t get money from the outside or monthly bill, those are the most vulnerable,” Nalayeh stated. I agree with Hodan Nalayeh.. we definitely need to help those who are less fortunate! salaam Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A_Khadar Posted July 12, 2011 Indeed, "Gacan aadmi idinma baahi tiri karto".. Great job Saado and Hodan Nalaye.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A_Khadar Posted July 12, 2011 Inaalilahi, just watching the video and the suffering of Somalis, Alle ha u sahlo. Sado revealed this.. Thank you Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A_Khadar Posted July 12, 2011 Saado, speaks english as well.. Caadi maaha... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aaliyyah Posted July 12, 2011 ^True walaal. A lotta times we feel like we are missing something when we are always comparing ourselves to those who are more fortunate...bt we just need to look at those who have less to appreciate all that we have....these kinda videos will make u see things that you have never bothered to take the time to see..like actually how many of us spend time to see and research on how ppl are living in Africa..especially in those refugee camps? not that many! we spend more time watching nonsense.. alle hanaga dhigo kuwa dadkooda wax tara.. salaam Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aaliyyah Posted July 12, 2011 lol@ saado speaks English. Of course she does, she lives in the states. Caadi ma aha I agree..love her! salaam Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A_Khadar Posted July 12, 2011 BTW, Alliya, I lived that Ifo camp in early 90s when it opened. Darn it the place was worst to live on earth. I heard no it got a bit better. No tress, open dry and dust land with hot and humid, lack of water, confiment that you can't go beyond the camps and insecure.. Go Sado.. She is true nationalist. History will tell her many years to come. I am lving her and wishing if.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aaliyyah Posted July 12, 2011 ^given that you have a personal experience in those refugee camps in Kenya and remember it, I am sure you can relate to what these kids are going through. And, perhaps you feel even more passionate to help and ease their situation. Insha'allah may Allah swt improve their situation. will pray for them. salaam Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A_Khadar Posted July 12, 2011 True, I can related what kids are going through there.. Though may time was even worst cause no schools back then but no I heard there are schools kids can go but the place got over crowded now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aaliyyah Posted July 12, 2011 I am glad now that they have access to education. Even if those places are over crowded waxbarashado noloshoda wax badan bay ka tarasa and many of them do come overseas to continue their education...a guy comes to mind who grew up around there moved here to study his undergrad...and I was told he told the kids of his relatives what exactly are you guys missing that you can't study and be serious abt ur schooling? and he was telling them abt what he been through..it's amazing what ppl can achieve under difficult circumstances. caruurta halkan waxa kharibayba somaha nicmada ee haystaan salaam Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
