Somali youth were gathered under the tree of hope as back in the days. Especially at times of war and conflicts our ancestors and religious leaders would sit under a tree to solve burning issues like tribal conflicts and would resolve their dialogue and debates.

The first part was to inspire, educate and entertain the guests and the second part was to activate them. There was an open air theatre "Hal Qoys Baynu Nahay" which means ‘’we are all one’’(one family). The play was about the situation that Somalia is going through. The players had different characters that resembles the actors in Somalia. After the play the guest were asked if there is hope in Somalia. There were different opinions and ideas that were aroused. But at the end of the day, we all agreed that through peaceful dialogue and non-violence Somalia will gain its respect and peace.

Inspiring speakers, such as poets and also presentations (concerning the humanitarian crisis in the Horn) came together to empower the youth to take the lead in organizing sessions of dialogue and stop the culture of violence.

After dividing the group we started to discuss a very sensitive subject; "Qabiil" (Tribe).
Qabiil is the basis of Somali life, since we are nomadic people live in the desert. Tribes and tribalism developed as a way of survival. There were rules and regulation in the discussion, No mentioning tribe names, no offence nor discrimination. Then they were provided with different fruits and question that they should discuss.

• What does tribe mean to you?
• Discuss the positive elements about tribe?
• Discuss the negative elements about tribe?
• How can we overcome this tribe/tribalism?

Each group chose one person to share with the others about their findings. Finally we all agreed that Qabiil/tribe is us to know one another, and not to despise one another.
Everyone was provided with "Dream Cards" which they wrote on their dreams for Somalia in five lines. All the cards were then posted on the tree, and everyone shared his/her dream to the rest.

Finally, "Buy To Save Alive" there was snacks and drinks to fundraise for the drought in the Horn.
Somali Youth Abroad in collaboration with S.A.V.E & Aayo Development Foundation, Our Gratitude goes to all people who made this beautiful day possible!..

Check this Picnic Album for pics and also liste to Hudda Abukar from SYA speaking about the event on National Radio.

One of the most popular shows on Swedish National Tv, dedicated a show to Somalia. The TV duo Filip and Fredrik wanted to inform the Swedish public regarding the Somali people in Sweden. The program focused on Somali culture, Somali music, and also S.A.V.E. Even Nicklas Strömstedt a famous Swedish singer sang his hit song "Sista Morgon" in the Somali Language. On the show was Zakaria A Hersi and Hani Abdulkadir to represent S.A.V.E. (Somalia Awareness Through Volunteering and Education).

Watch the Breaking News Clip.

S.A.V.E. (Somalia Awareness Through Volunteering and Education) har blivit samarbetspartner med Islamic Relief Sverige. Vi i S.A.V.E. är tacksamma för har blivit vald samarbetspartner och nu stöder 1000x1000 Kampanjen.



Tänk om 1000 personer donerade 1000 kr var? Det skulle bli en hel miljon kronor! För en miljon kronor kan 6250 undernärda barn behandlas under en hel månad. Tillräckligt för att de ska återfå livskraften igen.



Islamic Relief är på plats i Somalia och behandlar undernärda barn just nu. Pga. bristande finanser når vi inte alla barn. 29 000 barn under fem års liv har redan slocknat i landet. Vi behöver din hjälp att rädda fler!



“...om någon räddar ett människoliv, skall det anses som om han hade räddat hela människosläktet...” -

Koranen 5:33



De tio sista dagarna i Ramadan närmar sig och en god gärning under denna månad är värd mycket mer. Hjälp oss att innan Eid samla in en miljon kronor som går till livsavgörande humanitär hjälp i Somalia.



Betala in 1000 kr till PG: 900181-9 eller BG: 900-1819 ock märk betalningen “1000x1000”. Du kan även donera via vår e-betalning på islamic-relief.se.



http://www.islamic-relief.se/svenska/component/content/article/38-top-nyheter/181-kampanj-1000x1000-foer-somalia.html







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S.A.V.E. (Somalia Awareness Through Volunteering and Education) have become partners with Islamic Relief Sweden. We in S.A.V.E. are grateful to have been elected partners and we now support 1000x1000 campaign.



Imagine if 1000 people donated SEK 1000 each? It would be a million kronor. For a million kronor we can feed 6250 malnourished children for a whole month. Enough for them to regain vitality again.



Islamic Relief is on the ground in Somalia treating malnourished children right now. Due to lack of finances we're not able to reach all children. 29 000 children under five years of age have already lost their lives. We need your help to save more!



"... If anyone saves a life, it would be as if he had saved all mankind ..." -

Qur'an 5:33



The last ten days of Ramadan is here and a good deed during this month is worth much more. Help us before Eid to collect a million kronor that goes to the vital humanitarian assistance in Somalia.



Pay SEK 1000 to PG: 900181-9 or BG: 900-1819 please write "1000x1000" on the payment. You can also donate via the e-payment on islamic-relief.se.





/S.A.V.E. Crew

www.savesom.blogspot.com

Chairman Zakaria A Hersi and Jihan Mohamed Vice Chairman of SAVE (Somali Awareness Through Volunteering and Education) are interviewed here about the drought and famine in Somalia on Nyhetsmorgon Swedish Channel 4.

S.A.V.E.- Somali Awareness through Volunteering and Education premiär i media. Hassan Abdirahman Ali och Fowzia Ali Mohamed pratar här om torkan i Afrikas horn, samt vad SAVE bidrar med vad gäller hjälp till de drabbade.

SAVE (Somali Awareness through Volunteering and Education) first appearance in the media. Hassan Abdirahman Ali and Fowzia Ali Mohamed is talking here about the drought in the Horn of Africa, as well as SAVE's contribution in helping the people in need.