In one Somalia town, Hope springs eternal

Embassy Magazine (Chatter House)

Sneh Duggal
February 6, 2013

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Some called it impossible.

Mahamud Elmi, jointly with communities in Ottawa and Somalia, still made it happen: the Ottawa Police constable led an effort to build a school in a small town halfway around the world.

It all started in 2008, when he visited Somalia, the country in which he was born. Education and healthcare was privatized, and many families couldnʼt afford schooling for their children. Mr. Elmi realized getting a good education could make a major difference in many lives.

“The more education you have, it opens up doors for you,” he told Chatter House.

He started talking to …

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