Abaadi Center

05/01/2026

We try, and if it does not work, we try it again. Never give up.

13/12/2025

Maxay uga dhigan tahay hadal haynta Somalida ee Adduunka gaar ahaan America

23/04/2025

We all come from a woman’s womb — isn’t it crucial, then, to educate the mothers of tomorrow? Raised by a strong, uneducated single mother, we are a reflection of her strength and wisdom. We write with our mother’s ink — ink soaked in the blood of her sweat, the tears from her eyes, the poetry of her lips, and the silent words of her gaze. Dear Mother, we carry the heavy poetry of love for you.

23/04/2025

One morning, a barefoot boy, wearing a cracked shirt and torn shorts, walks to school. Given the chance, this boy could one day become the president of this country. To educate the young is to build a brighter future.

09/03/2025

Happy international women’s day. "Somali women are the unshaken pillars of our world—resilient in war, relentless in love, and the silent architects of our survival," a quote from America Made Me a Black Man about women.

18/02/2025

I was a war refugee, but they are climate change refugees. I remain grateful to the United Nations Development Programme - UNDP for what it did for me as a boy in a refugee camp outside Mombasa, Kenya. I was once one of these children. Mastercard Foundation Koica Fellowship Community European Union in Somalia Center for International Education (CIE) UMass Amherst Community Group Qatar Foundation United Nations Development Programme - UNDP Gabbal Media Human Rights First Ford Foundation International Fellowships Program Alumni Ford Foundation Colin Farrell Foundation European Union in Somalia

31/01/2025

Abaadi Center is a vibrant hub where the old and young come together, engaging in meaningful dialogues about security, jobs, education, and local democratic governance. It’s a place where generations connect, share wisdom, and collaborate to build a stronger, more informed community.

26/01/2025

This village in the Nugaal Valley, nestled in northern Somalia, suffers the consequences of global warming driven by the industrialized world.

13/01/2025

09/01/2025

A free and fair media is the cornerstone of democracy. To support this, Abaadi Learning & Research Center offered media certification programs and workshops for youth in Garowe, Somalia. Mastercard Foundation IOM - UN Migration Qatar Foundation USAID - US Agency for International Development USAID - US Agency for International Development National Endowment for the Humanities National Endowment for the Arts Ford Foundation National Endowment for Democracy U.S. Embassy Mogadishu Koica Fellowship Community European Union in Somalia Harvard Center for African Studies Harvard Kennedy School's Belfer Center Center for International Education (CIE) UMass Amherst Community Group IOM Somalia

09/01/2025

With women holding over 60% of parliamentary seats, Rwanda stands as an exemplary model of gender inclusivity in governance. Similarly, Abaadi Learning & Research Center believes in and actively promotes the participation of Somali women in democracy, recognizing it as essential for achieving sustainable development, lasting peace, and effective governance. Doha News Qatar Charity Global Gabbal Media Mastercard Foundation IOM - UN Migration Qatar Foundation USAID - US Agency for International Development National Endowment for the Humanities National Endowment for the Arts Ford Foundation National Endowment for Democracy U.S. Embassy Mogadishu United Nations Development Programme - UNDP UNILAD IOM Somalia

09/01/2025

Women’s leadership plays a crucial role in fostering political stability and building a stronger, more unified Somalia.