Mama to All Somalis- Dr Hawa Abdi

(Picture courtesy of Hiiraan Online)

Hawa Abdi is an incredible lady. At around 62, she is one of the few Somali doctors who have not deserted their country and struggled to help fellow Somalis in their direst need for over 2 decades without pay or other consideration.

A selfless doctor, she is a model of the good mother, tireless professional, philanthropist and a humane.

She had her training in the ex Soviet Union and opened her humble clinic near Mogadishu on the road to Afgooye in the early 80s and has since been helping her fellow Somalis.

She has seen death and destruction particularly in the last 5 years where the situation has deteriorated. Supported by a meagre lifeline from some NGOs, she and her two daughters Amina and Deqa had been a lifeline to thousands of Somalis who have fled from inter clan civil wars, inter faction fighting or government, Ethiopian or warlord oppression.

Both Somalis inside the country and in the diaspora have immense respect for Dr

Hawa moving many to contribute to her cause. Many Somalian sites have written about her with a popular website choosing her as the Somali Person of the Year in 2007.

We pay tribute to her and her daughters and wish them peace, love and health. God bless you.

Read more on Dr Hawa in this article here.