Somalina Posted March 23, 2012 The Turkish approach to development and humanitarian assistance to Somalia differs distinctly from other countries and organizations. Not only did Turkey mobilize national governmental and nongovernmental organizations to rush to provide aid here but made sure the assistance efforts would be spearheaded by Turkish nationals with the cooperation of locals on the ground. It was not just about sending money and feeling good about it. They took risks while others shied away from Somalia, preferring to manage it from neighboring Kenya. The ultimate aim is to help build institutional capacity in Somalia, with a special focus on education following an effort to stabilize the famine and health crises. Ankara strongly believes only Somali people can usher the country to a new era, and for that Turkish officials are determined to educate thousands of bright young Somali students both in Turkey and in schools being built in Somalia. Hundreds have already been sent to Turkey for education. Only through the empowerment of bright Somali generations will sustainable development be achieved, Turkey claims. In the meantime, to give a further boost to the feeling of normalcy on the streets of Somalia's capital, Turkey has taken a number of steps. It drafted a plan to clean up the huge piles of debris and clutter in Mogadishu's neighborhoods. The Greater İstanbul Municipality has set up a development center in Mogadishu to oversee sanitary and garbage disposal services within the city. It has already conducted a tender for heavy equipment from street sweepers to garbage trucks, from excavators to bulldozers, which are scheduled to be delivered to the city of Mogadishu within weeks. The İstanbul mayor will send a team to operate these vehicles and to train the locals before turning them over within a year. A garbage storage facility will also soon be built for Mogadishu. Turkey has already set up an incineration facility for the huge collection of animal bones that can be seen alongside the roads, and it plans to establish three additional ones. To rebuild the decayed pavements and repair roads, the İstanbul Municipality signed an agreement with the local municipality here to build an asphalt and cement plant. With the Somali government offering basic services to residents here, the hope is that people will start believing in the promising prospect of their war-torn country. The modernization of Mogadishu airport and the launch of flights by THY, the first international carrier to do so, has already linked Somalia to the outside world. It will also help speed up delivery of logistical supplies to the country as well as humanitarian and development aid. ABDULLAH BOZKURT Today's Zaman. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Showqi Posted March 23, 2012 Somalina, did they opened The Somali Embassy in Canada Yet? I need my Somali passport. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Somalina Posted March 23, 2012 Showqi;808613 wrote: Somalina, did they opened The Somali Embassy in Canada Yet? I need my Somali passport. , weli walaal. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Showqi Posted March 23, 2012 Oba ayaan ka sugayey in uu Xamar Passport-keeygii iiga keeno, isaguna isaga oo faro madhan ayuu soo noqday...:mad: Bal waan iska sugi inta Ottawa laga furayo Safaaradeenii. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Somalina Posted March 23, 2012 This is how real playaz play. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Somalina Posted March 23, 2012 Askari ka tirsan dowladda ayaa ka shakiyay mid ka mid ah dadkii u soo dabaal tagay, kaasoo lagu eedeeyay in falal amni daro waday, kaasoo markii dambe ay qori ku qabteen, saldhigana u kaxeeyeen, inkastoo la sii daayay markii dambe. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oba hiloowlow Posted March 23, 2012 Showqi;808622 wrote: Oba ayaan ka sugayey in uu Xamar Passport-keeygii iiga keeno, isaguna isaga oo faro madhan ayuu soo noqday...:mad: Bal waan iska sugi inta Ottawa laga furayo Safaaradeenii. war sxb summerka is keen xamar cabdalla shideeya ku geynaa lol passporka within 10 min aa ku helee Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Somalina Posted March 23, 2012 Photo taken by our very own Oba Hilowloow. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Somalina Posted March 24, 2012 Amiin Ambulance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caano_Geel Posted March 24, 2012 Finally I can see all your photos Alhamdullilah Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
