Somaliland Diaspora Global Network

14/01/2026

02/01/2026

We are thrilled to announce 's inaugural participation in the Netherlands' premier travel and tourism fair, . Special thanks to the Somaliland community in the Netherlands for inviting us to this landmark occasion. We look forward to seeing you all soon!

28/09/2025

Panel 1: Volunteering Smarter: Skills Transfer & Diaspora for Development
Moderator: Hassan Farah Oman

Panelists:
Ahmed Mahamud Askar, Founding member of Hargeisa Debates
Ahmed Yusuf Gool’adde, Director of Public Relations, University of
Hargeisa
Fathia Ali Abdallah, Labour Mobility Human Development Division,
Hodo Cabdi Cali Botan, Writer, Investigative Journalist, Strategic
Communications Advisor, and Media Scholar

Panel 2: Language, Identity & Belonging: Diaspora Youth & Somaliland

Panelists:
Dr. Jama Muse Jama, Founder, Cultural Activist, Founder of Hargeisa Cultural Center
Maxamed Xasan Cali (Weji), Director, Department of Culture, Ministry of Information, Culture and Guidance
Amirah Abdullah, Civil Engineer, Speaker, and Consultant
Hawa Dubde Gorrah, Hargeisa Deaf Club

28/09/2025

High-Level Panel Discussion
Redefining the Role of the Diaspora: From Benefactor to Strategic
Partner
Moderator: Mushtaaq
Panellists:

Jama Egal, Scholar and Senior Advisor to MoFAIC
Anab Yussuf, Canadian Public Servant, President & Co-founder,
Akhri Foundation
Isxaaq Cabdillahi Jaamac, Chemical Engineer from Canada for over 20 years
Mohamed Ahmed Askar, seasoned governance expert

17/08/2025

Hoodo Cabdi Cali Botan, a Dutch media scientist, award-winning journalist, and advisor to the Dutch Government, was a panelist in the discussion on Language, Identity, and Belonging: Diaspora Youth & Somaliland at this year’s Diaspora Week Conference.

05/08/2025

Family Cultural Fun Day Reconnecting with Roots: Identity, Heritage & Giving Back

05/08/2025

Panel 2: Language, Identity & Belonging: Diaspora Youth & Somaliland

Panelists:
Dr. Jama Muse Jama, Founder, Cultural Activist, Founder of Hargeisa
Cultural Center
Maxamed Xasan Cali (Weji), Director, Department of Culture, Ministry of
Information, Culture and Guidance
Abdiaziz Hersi Warsame, Civil Service Commission
Amirah Abdullah, Civil Engineer, Speaker, and Consultant
Hawa Dubde Gorrah, Hargeisa Deaf Club

05/08/2025

05/08/2025

Panel 1: Volunteering Smarter: Skills Transfer & Diaspora for Development
Moderator: Hassan Farah Oman

Panelists:
Ahmed Mahamud Askar, Founding member of Hargeisa Debates
Ahmed Yusuf Gool’adde, Director of Public Relations, University of
Hargeisa
Fathia Ali Abdallah, Labor Mobility Human Development Division,
Hodo Cabdi Cali Botan, Writer, Investigative Journalist, Strategic
Communications Advisor, and Media Scholar

05/08/2025

Family Cultural Fun Day Reconnecting with Roots: Identity, Heritage & Giving Back

05/08/2025

- Gala Dinner

Somaliland Diaspora Summit - An evening of elegance, networking, and cultural pride.