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04 May 2025
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Defying the Odds: Celebrating the Work and Legacy of a Midwife
Sixty-two-year-old Maryan Hajji has embarked on a remarkable career that began in 1987 when she enrolled in her first Civil Service Nursing School in Mogadishu at the age of 22. A…
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23 April 2025
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KOICA Support Transforms Lives Through Family Planning in Somalia
In the heart of drought-stricken Somalia, where traditional norms and limited access to healthcare compound the struggles of daily life, 28-year-old Xawo Ahmed stands as a symbol…
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09 April 2025
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A Second Chance: How KOICA-Funded Care Saved Ifrah’s Life and Brought Hope to a Family in Bosasso
In the dusty outskirts of Bosasso, within the makeshift boundaries of Boqolka Buush IDP camp, 37-year-old Ifrah Said had nearly given up hope. A mother of 11, she was in the…
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25 March 2025
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From Darkness to Light: Fatima’s Journey to Healing and Hope
For Fatima*, a mother of two in Kahda district, life took a devastating turn when a violent attack left her physically and emotionally wounded. With no resources to access medical…
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12 March 2025
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How KOICA's Support Transformed Maternal Healthcare in Kabasa IDP Settlement
Fatuma, a 29-year-old mother of seven, knows all too well the struggles of displacement. Once a resident of Bardera town in Somalia’s Gedo Region, she and her family were forced…
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06 March 2025
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Amina’s Fight Against FGM: How KOICA and UNFPA are Saving Lives in Somalia
Thirteen-year-old Amina* arrived at the Women and Girls Safe Space (WGSS) in Kahda district in desperate need of medical attention. A recent arrival, displaced by the ongoing…
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25 February 2025
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KOICA’s Lifeline for GBV Survivors in Xudur
In the town of Xudur, where conflict and hardship have taken a heavy toll, hope is being restored for survivors of gender-based violence (GBV), thanks to the unwavering support of…
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11 February 2025
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Mogadishu Marks International Day for Zero Tolerance for FGM 2025
11 February 2025, Mogadishu, Somalia – The International Day for Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) was commemorated with a powerful gathering of key stakeholders,…
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07 February 2025
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⏳ Time Is Running Out: Mothers and Newborns Need Your Help In crisis zones like Somalia, Gaza, Ukraine, and Yemen, time is running out for pregnant women and newborns. Without…
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