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The first edition of relevant somal magazine we aim to provide platform for young people to discuss topics based in the Somal diaspora. Our first publication is prepared by young people as we look further into the battle of Mogadishu, sports hero Mo farah and behind the scenes of youngest somali british politician.

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Youth

Employment

Matters

 

 

 

  FIRST  EDITION  -­‐  JUNE  2012    

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MEDIA

To  ensure  young  people  can  showcase  their  creativity  and  to  furthermore  develop  the  key  communication  skills.    

EDUCATION

To  assist  students  with  appropriate  academic  guidance  required  for  secure  employment  and  prosperous  future  prospects.        

CRIME PROVISION

To  examine  incidence  of  gang  related  issues  in  the  Somalia  community  and  relevance  of  anti  social  behaviour.      

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Defeat   the   stereotype   is   designed   to  educate   and   empower   young   Somali  people  and  those  living  within  and  around  Somali   communities   in   order   to   support  and   prevent   those   that   are   becoming  involved  in  violence  and  gangs.  

Campaign   will   provide  mentors   with   vital  advice,   support,   guidance   and   mentoring  throughout   the   project   duration   and  activities   including   workshops,   forums,  presentations   and   awareness   sessions   to  discuss   issues   affecting   both   Somali   and  

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wider   communities   in   order   to   create  common   solutions   to   tackle   barriers,  realise   individual   potential   and   create  opportunities   for   a   positive   future   in   the  UK.  

Young   participants   will   develop   key  communication   skills   through   outreach  work,   discussions   and   interviews   with   a  variety   of   people   in   their   local   area   and  use   and   develop   their   creative   skills   to  collate   evidence   collected   into   produce  reports,   magazines   and   short   films   to  

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discuss   relevant   issues,   raise   awareness  and  share  information.    

The   Somali   community   is   a   considerably  fast   growing   community   in  many   London  boroughs,   to   which   many   face   many  challenges   around   cohesive   integration  into  the  British  system  and  culture.  Many  in   the   Somali   community   feel   they   are  often   misunderstood   and   stereotyped   in  media;   our   unique   approach   will   enable  young  people  to  express  themselves.    

 

 

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During  the  project  planning  process  Relevant  Somal  engaged  with  ‘feedback  resource’  young  and  elder  Somali  community  members  and  found  that  in  many  cases  1st  generation  Somalis  felt  unable  to  integrate  into  British  society,  which  many  felt  was  due  to  lack  of  information,  guidance  and  access  to  appropriate  services.    Some  suggested  this  has  had  a  dramatic  impact  on  young  Somali's  who  face  many  challenges  as  they  try  to  adapt  to  the  British  system  often  without  any  parental  or  family  support.    It  became  clear  during  discussions  with  those  outside  the  Somali  community  that  lack  of  understanding  and  media  stories  which  often  portrayed  Somali  youth  as  particularly  violent  and  involved  in  a  number  of  gang-­‐related  murders  across  London,  that  work  needs  to  be  done  to  change  the  current  situation.      During  discussions  among  young  Somali's  they  said  that  information  is  often  not  channeled  to  them,  such  as  job  opportunities,  facilities  and  services  available  which  made  them  feel  worthless  

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and  excluded  from  the  local  community.    Others  felt  that  they  often  had  to  live  up  to  certain  stereotypes  created  in  the  media  just  so  other  groups  in  the  area  wouldn’t  target  them.    It  was  clear  through  all  the  meetings  &  discussions  held  that  the  Somali  community  is  greatly  misunderstood  by  general  society  and  in  order  to  integrate  successfully  and  create  a  strong  cohesive  community,  the  Relevant  Somal  project  is  needed  to  raise  awareness,  aspirations  and  create  long-­‐term  opportunities  for  all  involved.  

Relevant  Somal  Project  is  designed  to  engage  and  provide  opportunities  for  those  from  within  the  Somali  community  and  the  wider  local  community  in  an  attempt  to  empower  and  build  community  links.    The  project  will  enable  those  from  the  Somali  community  who  are  often  unable  to  access  current  services  to  benefit  from  a  project  which  aims  to  raise  awareness,  tackle  barriers,  provide  opportunities  and  support  in  order  to  assist  them  in  their  successful  transition  into  British  culture  and  ability  to  

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integrate  fully  with  the  local  community,  whilst  retaining  and  celebrating  their  Somali  culture  and  traditions.    Relevant  Somal  will  enable  both  younger  and  elder  members  of  the  Somali  community  and  the  wider  local  community  to  engage  and  work  together  to  create  relationships  which  will  directly  tackle  tensions  and  create  solutions  to  build  a  stronger  community  which.    Those  involved  in  the  project  will  be  given  valuable  access  and  support  from  a  wide  range  of  local  people,  groups  and  professions  to  enable  them  to  identify  and  create  opportunities,  which  will  inspire  them  and  allow  them  to  create  a  better  future  for  themselves  and  

Relevant  Somal  began  as  ten  week  piloted  project  at  Lampton  School,  Hounslow  to  mainly  help  pupils  with  homework.  We  included  second  element  of  teaching  the  young  people  Somali  cultures  and  histories  together  they  found  activities  benefiting  as  students  found  took  further  interest  in  running  workshops.    They  also  participants  hosted  assembly  to  address  their  discoveries.    

I have always had a dream to ensure

other Somali youth can share a media to express

their views Mohamed Said

Founder and Director of

Relevant Somal

   

 

 

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of   State   for   United   States   said   “In   particular   we   must  focus  on  two  dimensions,  accelerating  political  progress  and   continuing   security”.   Somalia’s   road  map   is   crucial  to  restore  calm  to  the  wider  society  as  proven  in  capital  Mogadishu   normal   population   rebuilding   their  livelihoods  after  extremist  group  Al-­‐Shabab  withdraws.    

Chair   of   conference   and   British   prime   minster   David  Cameron   spoke   optimistically   of   encouraging   a  prosperous   Somali   in   foreseeable   future   he  mentioned  “Somalia,  I  believe  is  within  reach,  of  a  new  Somalia;  this  involves  all   Somali’s   and  ultimately  a   new  government,  truly   accountable   to   demand   and   properly  representative  to  all  Somali  region”   in  essence  the  new  path  to  help  Somalia  to  overcome  the  conflicts.  With  aid  efforts   from  African  Union   peace   keepers  managing   to  force   out   Al   Shabab   out   of   Mogadishu   to   bring  reestablish  civilization,  as  results  a  UN  resolution  passed  veto   to   increase  troop  from  12  000  to  17700  efforts  to  put   the   group   into   retreat.     Leaders   with   delegations  from   all   regions   of   Somalia   for   the   first   time   came  together   to   discuss   their   concerns   landmark   in   recent  past.  

3. Greek Closure Fleeing   conflicts   to   seek   refuge   elsewhere   is   known   to  have   heavy   costs   to  migrants   but   the   worst   being   the  absence  of  Human  Rights.  Most  Somali  migrants  on  root  to   Europe   aim   to   end   up   mainland   Germany,  Netherlands   or   far   as   Sweden   and   Denmark   but  essentially   end   up   going   through   nations   like   Greece.  Greece   legislation   has   tough   immigration   policies,   an  issue   that   face   thousands   of   Somali   trapped   and   not  allowed  to  earn  a  living.  This  has  caused  Somali  Diaspora  globally  to  raise  concern  but  European  legislation  states  immigrants   must   remain   to   whom   the   nation   they  entered   as   Somali   community   struggles   in  Greece   new  pressure  groups  are  emerging.              

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1. Somaliland: Independence day celebration The   18th   May   is   the   day   when   self   declared   Republic   of  Somaliland  the  northern  region  in  war  torn  nation  of  Somalia  celebrates   their   independence.   A   break   away   province   with  little   international   recognition   against   all   the   odds   has  managed  to  uphold  peace  and  stability  for  over  two  decades.  Once  a  British  proclaimed  state  the  cities  and  town  across  the  country   rejoice   day   with   thousands   of   people   coming  together  with  red,  white  and  green  colors.  Unlike  neighboring  nation  the  country  has  a  stable,  steady  growing  economy  with  new   global   investors   and   international   partners.   It   seems  Somaliland   has   number   of   reasons   to   celebrate   with   more  country  admiring  the  efforts  to  promote  democracy.  With  all  strengths   Somaliland   face   number   of   obstacle   with   piracy,  extremist   groups   and   unsettled   clan   relations   in   eastern  regions.    

Furthering   the   recognition   has   allowed   whole   range   of  movements   to   oppose   the   state   and  observers   claim   reason  for   Somaliland   not   gain   full   recognition   is   because   little  dialogue   between   Sothern   leaders   in   Mogadishu.   Other  arguments   suggest   boarder   alterations   will   cause   regional  conflict   across   Africa,   countries   imply   displaced   populations  have   notified   African   Union.   Many   Somalilanders   feel  optimistic   on   the   national   21st   anniversary   on   keeping   up  progression  and  display  true  democracy.    

2. End of the road for Transitional Federal Government

The  recent  Somali  London  Conference  on  23rd  February  2012  has   confirmed   August   will   mean   the   transitional   factor   will  apply   for   current   TFG.   Heads   of   states   discussed   number  issues  regarding  development  in  Somalia.  However    there  has  been   emphasis   on   accountability   and   representative   should  be   implemented   from   newly   elected   Federal   Government.  There   have   been   various   outcomes   from   the   conference   a  central  point  was  raised  allowing  the  Somali  people  to  choose  a   viable   government   to   lead   Somalia   to   next   phase   of  establishing  peace  and  development.  Hilary  Clinton  Secretary  

 

 

 

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Somali community have casted their concerns  regarding British political representation to contest on their behalf. Around 250,00 Somali’s live in Britain yet many complain they should have grater voice in national politics and to raise their matters likewise to promote and familiarize citizenship in Somali community. To take an in-depth understanding of the issues politician’s faces we spoke to youngest Somali Local Councilor, Cllr Awale Olad of London Borough of Camden. He gave us observation on why the Somali diaspora in Britain lack representation and what should be done to overcome these challenges. Cllr Awale Olad is the local councilor for Holborn and Covent Garden ward. He was elected 2010 at age of 25 year’s old. Making him one of the youngest councilors in Camden and the youngest councilor nationally of Somali origin. Once a student at King Collage he suggested one of the reasons why Somali lack increasing representation is the interest from younger candidates.      

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 What  does  it  mean  to  be  a  Local  Councilor?  

”The  job  of  local  councilor  is  to  set  strategic  direction  and  agenda’s  for  local  authorities  weather  its  environment,  planning,  community  safety  or  integrations  equalities  within  the  local  area.  Our  role  is  quite  varied  in  trying  to  determine  how  to  improve  the  lives  of  local  people.”      

What  concerns  do  you  have  as  local  Councilor?      

Well   one   of   the   main   concerns   I   share   and   contest   for   since  elected,   is   the  outrageous  cuts  we’ve   had   to  make  due   to   the  government   budget,   Nemours   cuts   in   local   funding   therefore  we  had  to  reduce  some  services.  This  leads  to  redeveloping  our  approach   in  council  and   looking  back  at  our  manifesto.  Putting  all  those  concerns  to  one  side,  I  realized  our  local  residence  had  been   impacted   directly   by   the   cut’s   Conservative   &   Liberal  Democrat  Parties  was  making.  We’ve  been  working  hard  to  do  our   part   for   struggling   families,   as  we  must   uphold   the   duties  we  owe  to  local  people.  

 

 

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What   changes   have   you   implemented  regarding  Somali  community  in  your  local  area  weather   it   being   policing  making   or  campaigns?    

“I  never   though   I  would   come   into  power  or  be  part  of  group  that  comes  into  power  in   the   local   authority   which   immediately  impacts  the  lives  of  the  Somali  community.  It’s   always   been   about   were   the   Somali  people   wants   to   be   and   I’ve   not   gone   to  community   groups   because   they   are   not  widely  representative  of  the  entire  people,  but   I’ve   actually   listen   to   what   the   local  people  have   to   say  and   I   understand   they  have   besic   requirements     such   to   provide  for   themselves   and   their   families.   Reason  why  Somali  community   is  misrepresented,  is   due   to   us   coming   from   refugee  backgrounds,  we  don’t  hold  much  stake   in  this   country   and   therefore  we   don’t   have  hardly  any   individuals  with  real  wealth  we  are   quite   new   community   which   means  naturally   we   would   be   bottom   of   the  ladder.   One   of   the   remarkable   aspects   of  our   community   is   that   we   want   to   do  better   for   ourselves,   we   want   to   achieve  better   and   in   saying   that   one   obstacles   is  integration.   If   there   is   lack   Integration  you  see  many  people  not  doing  well   in  society  yet  this  all  part  of  integration,  which  is  not  exclusive   to   the   Somali   community.   I’ve  been   approached   by   countless   Somali  people   wanting   partake   in   business  entrepreneurial   gene   and   a   lot   of   people  have   told  me   they   would   like   to   risk   new  business   ventures,   they   want   to   be   given  opportunity   so   they   can   become   net  contributors  to  the  economy.    

Is   their   issue   with   Somali   community  regarding   culturally   integration   in   British  society?    

“Well,   Our   Prime   Minster   believes  multiculturalism   is   failed,   I   personally  believe   integration  has  failed  and  we  have  to   bring   forth   policy’s   that   may   force  

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people   into   integrating.   Although   this  goes   back   to   the   notion   of   what   does  multiculturalism   or   integration   imply?  With   Integration   it’s   more   about  understanding   how   society   works,   being  able   to   learn   how   different   people   and  being   able   to   apply   your   ethics   and  background  to  society.  Our  problem  is  not  that   we   don’t   particularly   integrate   but  fundamentally   we   don’t   know   how   to  integrate   which   Borough   of   Camden  recognizes.   I’m   not   sure   weather   they  have   succeeded   but   I’m   convinced   it’s   a  long-­‐term  process.”  

Why   does   Somali   community   lack  national   representation   such   as   Somali  MP?            

“I  understand  its  parliament  role  to  reflect  society   but   I   don’t   believe   we   should  solely   looks   after   the   interests   of   one  community.   If   MP   was   to   be   elected  correctly   you   must   look   serve   everyone  who   you   represent   in   the   constituency  but   shouldn’t   champion   one   cause   but  however   there   should   be   a   MP   as  respective  of  the  Somali  people  this  might  allow   Somali   community   to   integrate  further  and  prevent  being  marginalized   in  society.   This   individual   must   be  experience,   wise   and   fully   integrated   so  they   can   understand   different   aspects   of  British  society.  So   in  conclusion  he  or  she  needs   to   be   versatile   by   taking   wider  approach   on   issues   like   foreign   policy,  economy  and  education.”  

How  can  Local  Councilors  assist  Somali  Youth?  

“What   we   as   can   do   as   local   councilors  can   specifically  do   is   identify  those   issues  and   we   understand   concerns   like   the  misuse   of   illegal   drugs.   I   think   we   can  solve   such   problems   by   tacking   issues  early   on   by   support   parents   taking  more  authoritative   approach;   although   today  you  have  parents  being   less   involved.  We  

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went  from  being  a  community  that’s  hands  on   to   hands   off   attitude   because   parents  fear   authorities   such   social   service  disrupting   their   child’s   relationship.   I  always   say   it’s   easy   to   get   a   child   to  recognize   the  goals   you  envisage   for   them  but   what’s   harder   is   to   see   the   young  person   become   that   someone.   In   regards  to   that   young   person   being   employed  especially   from   the   Somali   can   be  challenging.   There   is   a   studies   saying   a  person   that’s   ethnically   black   is   six   times  less   likely   to  get   job  and  someone  who’s  a  Muslim  is  eighteen  times  less  likely  to  get  a  job   so   from   that   I’m   guessing  Somali’s   are  twenty   four   times   less   likely   to   earn  themselves  a  job.  If  we  as  community  want  to   reach   those   goals   we   must   be   more  competitive  in  education  and  parents  must  invest  in  young  people.”  

Are  their  any  signs  of  new  youthful  Somali  advocate  in  Local  Councils?      

“No   I   don’t,   unfortunately,   I   see   the   elder  generation  want  to  become  more  involved.  Speaking  as  the  youngest  councilor   from  a  pool   of   five   councilors   throughout   the  UK.  It’s   quite   astounding   that   today   how   we  lack   in   British   politics   and   lack   of   young  Somali’s   taking   interest.   Recently   I’m  pleased   to   see   Rakhia   Ismail   to   be   the  Labour   Party   candidate   for  Holloway  ward  at   Islington   which   will   make   her   the   first  female  Somali  councilor  also  Tower  Hamlet  elected   Ahmed   Omer   became   first   Somali  mayor   which   was   landmark   but   more  ceremonial   triumph,   so   there   is   signs  emerging.  But  downfalls       exist  with  wider  Somali   politicians   as   little,   in   fact   no  communication   some   councilor       I   firmly  believe   there   is   need   for  more   interaction  as   I  was   briefly   speaking  with  Dr   Abdullah  Guiled   a   Councilor   at   Ealing   and   Ahmed  Ibrahim   from   Southwark.   we   should  introduce  and  facilitate  a  Somali  councilors  forum  which  can  benefit  wider  diaspora”        

 

 

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escalating.   Sheik   Sharif   Sheik   Ahmed   has   legislative  powers   at   transitional   federal   government   with  international   support.   These   current   substantial  progresses   have   had   little   impact   on   re-­‐promoting  peaceful  calm.  This  could  largely  be  due  to  lack  of  dialogue  between   regional   leaders.   The   geographical   separation  indicates   colonial   differences   but   social   barriers   do   also  exist.    International   interference  gave  war  criminals   the  excuses  to   commit  atrocities  and  worst   violence   on  streets  across  Somalia.   In   1974   the   Soviet   Union   gave   Somalia   an  estimated   $345,000,000   in   military   support.   This  encouraged   Barre   to   run   the   military   powerhouse   and  eventually  used  against  northern  movement  such  as  SNM.  This   investment   by   Soviet   Union   to   create   mutual  friendship  was   going   to   play   vital   tool   of   the   collapse   of  Mogadishu.      At   1993   the   UN   and  US   set   up   a   task   force,   ‘Restore   and  Hope’   to  aid  the  pandemic   famin  swept  across  Somali  but  more   importantly   Maguidushu.   Many   rebels   accused   the  US   of   wanting   steer   to   add   to   the   intensity   of   conflict  others   disagreed.   Particular   rebels   representing   General  Farah  Aidid  were  looting,  raping  and  fight  heavily.                              Along  with   regional   identity   and   clan   affiliation   becomes  embedded   culture.  Negative   impressions   can   be  visual   so  confusion  so   interior   relations  could  not   transpire.     Some  cultural  analysts  blame   tribalism   for   lack  of   innovation   in  Somalia.  Most  probably  social  and  physiological  influences  had  impact  but  didn’t  the  goodwill  between  fellow  national  men  endure.  How  could  political  oppression  of  Siad  Berra  indent  the  coherence  across  the  country?    

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OVER  TWO  DECADES  HAVE  PAST,  Civil  destruction  befallen,  millions  died  and  lack  of   law  in  order  but  the  real  question  remains   for   Somali   people,   additionally   will   peace   and  development   resurface.   Somalia   has   witnessed   agony,  conflicts   and   tyrant   dictatorship.   Since   the   fall   of   ruler  Mohamed  Siad  Barra,  warlords  anguish  the  public,  new  pro  terrorism   groups   (Al-­‐Shabab)   take   command   of   large  districts   of   capital   Mogadishu,   AU   forces   now   function   to  restore   glimmer   of   stability.   Off   land   fishermen   turn   to  piracy   over   disputes   with   global   industries   using   coast   to  dump  waste.   All  key   factors   proving   for   Somalia   is  moving  towards   the  wrong   direction   to   be   a   sovereign   prosperous  nation.    Looking   at   the   short   conflicting   history   of   Somalia   there  seems   to   be   to   strict   leadership   up   against     blame   for   the  destruction   of   our   beloved   nation.   Former   Somali   Dictator  Mohamed   Siad   Barre,   he   established   nationalist   socialism  where   he   elected   a   Supreme   Council   and   worked   hard   to  produce   a   booming   Somali   elite   on   the   international   stage.  Along  the  road  he  made  horrific  errors  as  he  managed  to  run  an   intimidating   regime,   cause   conflicts   between   clans   and  disturb   Islamic   teaching   across   the   country.     He  may   have  made  a  significant  step  to  cause  tension  but  how  has  a  whole  country   not   distinguished   their   differences.   1993   Battle   of  Mogadishu   indicates   the   outcry   by   the   citizen’s   because   of  the  power  cage  Barre  built.          Artificial   borders   are   becoming   more   real   as   northern  regions   such   as   Somaliland   hope   to   gain   recognition.  Somaliland  has  a  stable  democracy  in  place,  mutual  relations  with   neighbouring   nations   and   effective   security.   Putland  has   political   objectives   to   defeat   piracy   as   it   rapidly  

 

 

 

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Many  observers  suggest  a  weak  welfare  state  alongside  a  corrosion  of  family  life  in  Britain  has  taken  ambition  away.    Newly  adopted  legislation  wants  to  extend  age  of  school  leavers  to  18  and  have  asked  for  this  to  be  implemented  along  with  more  mentor  schemes,  which  ensure  students  reach  their  full  potential.  On  the  other  hand,  some  young  people  feel  they  don’t  have  the  essential  interview  skills  needed  as  they  have  never  been  taught  and  can  only  rely  on  partial  work  experience  obtained  in  secondary  school.      

Ali   Hersi,   19   said   “The   two   week   experience   during   year   10   for   me   was   not   helpful,   yes   I   learned   to   trade   but   I   no   practical  employability   skills”  a   remark  shared  by  others.  Another  noteworthy  point   raised  by  Ali  was   the   fact   that  employability   skills  are  essential  for  all  workplaces.  As  new  policies  are  implemented,  the  government  acknowledges  that  the  international  market  for  jobs  is  highly  competitive  as  firms  are  globalizing  their  existing  brands.    

In  addition  many  employers  from  emerging  global  markets  require  applicants  to  overcome  language  barriers;  as  a  result  schools  are  introducing  foreign  languages  as  a  key  subject  in  the  curriculum.    

Teachers  are  having  to  relay  useful  information  to  students  in  order  for  them  to  benefit  when  they  get  start  to  work.  In  different  jobs,  many  employers  are  concerned  with  training  up  applicants  to  acquire  a  position  that  differs  between  private  and  public  sectors  as  it  is  well  documented  that  there  is  more  challenging  views  in  the  private  sector  as  employees  are  assessed  more  diligently.  However  employees  from  public  sector  are  judged  on  cooperation  that  has  become  obstacle  for  young  applicants  to  grasp.    

A  whole  range  issues  are  obviously  occurring,  high  unemployment  rate  is  evidently  effecting  youth  in  Britain  but  more  importantly  the  government   is   taking  several  methods   to   raise   the  concern  as  a   financial  analyst   suggested   it   can  become  systemic  and  could  directly  effect  the  economy  in  years  to  come.  The  clear  link  in  endorsing  more  entrepreneurship  is  valuable  to  allow  young  people  to  display  their  key  skills      

A  whole   range   issues  are  obviously  effect  unemployment   is  effecting  youth   in  Britain  but  more   importantly  government   is   taking  several  methods  to  raise  the  concern  as  financial  analyst  suggest  it  can  become  systemic  and  directly  effect  the  economy  in  years  to  come.  The  clear  link  in  endorsing  more  entrepreneurship  is  valuable  to  allow  young  people  to  display  innovative  products      

 

 

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Culminating   in  him  receiving  3rd  place   in  the   BBC   Sports   Personality   of   the   year  2011.   Not   only   grabbing   attention  within  the   Somali   Community   but   around   the  world.  

As   boy   from   Hounslow   to   international  sports   personality   it’s   obvious   he   will  become   a   role  model   for   Somali   youth   in  particular   as   sports   is   taken   seriously  compared   to   other   entities.   Earlier   this  year  he  received  an  award  from  President  Ahmed   Silanyo   from   Republic   of  Somaliland.   As   the   athlete   he   is   making  significant   progress   to   help   the   general  Somali   community   both   here   in   the   UK  and  back  in  Africa.2  

Now  living  in  Oregon,  United  States  having  previously   lived   in   west   London   Mo   has  become   a   star   of   international   stage.  During   his   busy   training   schedules   he  spends   large   amounts   of   his   yearly  calendar   in   high   altitude   training  conditions   at   Kenyan   mountains,  therefore   traveling   is   a   big   part   of   his  sporting  career.  Mo  is  a  committed  family  man   with   wife   Tania   and   daughter  Rihanna   whose   move   to   the   US   has  allowed   him   to   use   training   state   of   art  facility   whilst   spend   more   family   time.  Likewise   a   Somali   heritage   Mo   Farah  himself   has   realized   that   he   is   an  ambassador   for  millions   of   young   people  he  needs  to  support  his  homeland.  He  has  since   he   set   up   the  Mo   Farah   Foundation  to   provide   food   aid   to   needed   places  around  the  horn  of  Africa.            

 

Donate  to  the  Mo  Farah  Foundation  recently  established  by  Mo  Farah.  The  foundation  is  in  the  process  of  building  10  water  wells  in  Southern  Somalia  An  inactive  set  up  by  Somali  born  athlete  to  give  back  to  his  homeland  during  2011  famine  that  has  killed  thousand  of  people  and  wildlife  across  Somalia.  

For  more  information  visit  www.mofarahfoundation.co.uk  

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Favorite  long  distance  runner  Mo  Farah  is  tipped   to   secure   gold   for  Great   Britain   at  2012   London   Olympics.   He   has   elevated  his  performances  over   the  past   few  years  with   classy   and   determination   winning  records,   which   will   hopefully   result   in  uninterrupted   success   many   imply  culminating   in   a   gold   at   London   2012.  Unlike  most   athletes   he  was   born   in  war  torn   Somalia   and   migrated   to   the   United  Kingdom  at  the  tender  age  of  eight,  he  fled  the  conflict  and   tried   to   live  a  normal   life  here   in  Britain.   His   raw   potential   in   long  distance   running   was   discovered   by  sports  teacher  Alan  Watkinson  at  Feltham  Community   College  who   had   faith   in   him  and  his  abilities  from  the  very  begging.      

With   a   whole   array   of   lucrative  sponsorship  deals  Mo  is  always  portrayed  a   humbling  character   looking   to   improve,  to   add   to   his   achievement   some   analyst  say   new   coached   by   Alberto   Salazar   will  improve   performance   and   great   facilities  to   run   for   the   Nike   Oregon   Project.   Mo  Farah  has  become  an  advocate   for  British  sports,   which   allows   the   Somali  community   to  celebrate  his  achievements  and   hopefully   result   in   more   Somali  youths   with   potential   in   sports   to   follow  Mo’s  footsteps.  

Many   praise   Mo   with   his   goals   of  improving   his   performance   and   stronger  mentality   to   win   and   achieve   the   better,  his   most   recent   milestone   was   achieving  the   gold   in   the   10,000-­‐meter   European  Athletics  Championship,   thus   highlighting  Mo’s  capability  to  perform  on  world  stage.  

 

 

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We  have  created  an  online  platform  for  young  people  to  communicate  We  have  three  main  sources  of  online  communication  Facebook,  Twitter  Account  and  Website.  We    are  have  committed  team  working  to  update  these  online  platforms  so  join  our  online  community  use  this  facility  that’s  available  for  your  needs.    We  aim  to  

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utilize  new  media  and  connect  with  young  people  to  ensure  they  have  a  viable  platform  so  their  views  are  heard.    We  have  made  significant  strides  in  video  production  so  that  we  can  interact  with  youth  our  Youtube  channel  will  promote  debates  and  open  discussions.    

 

 

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