‘Come back and help to rebuild beloved Somalia’ Plea from govt adviser on visit to Manchester

SALAAD Ali Jeele, who is a political adviser to the Somali government, paid a visit to Manchester’s Somali community.

He visited the offices of the Somali Adult Social Care Agency (SASCA) in Princess Road and reported on the situation in Somalia.

Mr Jeele praised the work being done by SASCA in the community and requested that the Somali community in the UK visit their homeland and take part in the reconstruction of their country.

The Hon Salad A. Jeele thanked members of the community of Manchester for the warm hospitality they showed him.

The chairman of SASCA, Dr Nohamed Jeilani Mohamed, gave Mr Jeele a Charity Certificate of the Famous People of the City of Manchester.

Mr Mohamed asked Mr Jeele to pass on congratulations to the Somali President from the Somalia community in Manchester.

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Degmo offers a taste of home

For the 10th year running Hamish and Nell Wilson will welcome members of the Somali communities to their farm situated on the Welsh Hereford border.

It is where people can feed and milk goats, ride a horse and make ghee in the traditional Somali way using Somali utensils.

Hamish will be able to tell you exactly when and where each of the implements were made and by whom.

Degmo is an unique celebration of Somali culture - so unique that at one stage the Somaliland government sought Hamish’s help in setting up a similar project there.

This may not happen for many years as it is only here in the UK.

Degmo is a working organic farm and the organic halal lamb is there to enjoy.

Accommodation is in tents with all bedding and mattresses provided. Hamish and Nell hope to acquire more tents so that more people can enjoy their time there and make the project more sustainable.

For more details visit http://www.degmo.org or ring 07966 476036.