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REFUGEES PLUS is a digital media platform run by a network of young #refugee journalists. Dedicated to #TellingOurOwnStories. #WithRefugees

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On this International #PeaceDay🕊 I am delighted to share with you again this beautiful documentary I have written and produced about #Somalia. It features 3 inspiring Somalis from 3 different regions. Full link: youtu.be/OqTMKt_Hnjo Film director & editing by @saidfadhaye
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Have you heard about @GreenwatchTrust , a youth-led environmental organisation that promotes environmental protection in #Somalia? @AbdifataHared & his team is featured in our documentary special coming on #Eid. Stay tuned! #Together4Peace @MoulidHujale @UNDPSomalia
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After so many years, @KudunM, my brother finally returned to #Somalia. We took him to #Eyl as a special treat, he was overexcited & started running wildly in the open beach! – at Somalia
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It was an honour to work with @SC_Somalia, documenting the beautiful stories of couragous people like Mama Safia #SomaliHeroes #Somaliwomen @savechildrenuk #WorldHealthDay2020
On #WorldHealthDay, let’s recognize the vital role of millions nurses and midwives around the world, like Safia, who continue to risk their lives to ensure people have access to quality healthcare and are safe from #COVID-19. #Respect, #Appreciate and #Support them.
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Here's a sneak peek of my upcoming video about our recent visit to the coastal town of #EYL #puntland #somalia. Subscribe: youtube.com/saidfadhaye
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#CoronaVirus: 7 Tallaabo oo aad uga hortagi kartid faafida Fayraska. Seven steps to prevent the spread of the virus. We translated another short @WHO video into Somali. Please share. DM if you want it on WhatsApp. ila so xiriir hadaad dooneysid inaad WhatsApp ku hesho.
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Thanks for sharing this photo @saidfadhaye, great memories of covering the 2013 London Conference on Somalia. Grieving for the non-social distancing days!
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My friend @saidfadhaye and I volunteered/took the liberty to translate this @WHO video into Somali to raise awareness about the spread of #CoronaVirus. Pls share it so that our people can protect themselves against Covid-19. Link👉 youtu.be/ZAOXF4r2eP0 @AbikarDr @WHOSom
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Happy Women’s Day, to all the women across the world and a big thank you to the women who have supported me throughout my journey. #IWD2020 #internationalwomensday2020 #internationalwomensday
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If you’re in London, don’t forget to join us tonight @SomaliWeekFest for our #documentary screening @MoulidHujale @idil_osman @HannaAli @Refugees eventbrite.co.uk/e/somali-we…
On Day 2, the citizens of Hargeisa shared their planning vision and discussed ways in which Hargeisa can become a more sustainable and child-friendly city @UNHabitat_Som @unicefsomalia @UNICEF @UNHABITAT
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Meet 10 year old Shamisa who looks after her family’s cattle. She goes to school part time and helps family with house chores.
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The smile😊,the pen✍️,the note book 📖 & her innocence all reveal hope, passion & a dream that nothing can stop🛑 Thanks @saidfadhaye 4 capturing an image that shows not just an ordinary #SomaliGirl but profoundly speaks to the viewer & challenges the limits of our imagination!
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It was a joy to film Mohamd in Mogadishu. Check out how @EuinSomalia supports Somali youth with skills development.
Be your own boss! #EU supports skills development and jobs for youth in Somalia #InternationalYouthDay #Skills4Life @europeaid
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When you gv opportunities such as education, these @Refugees have the potential and ability to excel in life. These are students from #Dadaab who won scholarships to study in Canada. They will be leaving in 10 days. What a great way to escape the protracted refugee camp. #Somalia
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Beautiful! Kudos to @saidfadhaye for making this amazing video about the talented @TatikoArts!
Last month the talented young Somali Artist Abshir Tatiko presented two of his pieces of art to the EU Ambassador to Somalia @NBerlangaEU. Hear from the young man himself and check out how the EU is supporting the promotion of #SomaliCulture and #arts through vocational training
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This is inspiring! Thanks @EU_in_Somalia for empowering #somaliyouth great video once again @saidfadhaye @_Yasmin_Ahmed
Earlier this month we met Saida👷🏾‍♀️, an engineer who started up her own company to supply renewable energy☀️ in Garowe. The EU is proud to empower and support women like Saida 👷🏾‍♀️ in vocational skills training. #EUYouthSkillsMonth #WOMENinSTEM⚙️ #WomenInScience
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It was amazing working with you @_Yasmin_Ahmed the optimism and potential of Somali youth is immeasurable when given the right opportunities, thanks @EU_in_Somalia for making this possible. Looking forward to collaborate with you again in showcasing their achievements.
Check out how the EU is supporting Somali youth seize employment opportunities through vocational training on #YouthSkillsDay. "You wake up to phone calls in the morning from strangers asking ‘can you please fix this for me?’” Mohamed, 20. #EarnWhileYouLearn #WYSD2019
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Thank you @EU_in_Somalia for supporting the youth. Great piece @saidfadhaye @_Yasmin_Ahmed
Check out how the EU is supporting Somali youth seize employment opportunities through vocational training on #YouthSkillsDay. "You wake up to phone calls in the morning from strangers asking ‘can you please fix this for me?’” Mohamed, 20. #EarnWhileYouLearn #WYSD2019
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