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Somaliland Diaspora Council (SLDC)

Women Empowerment
Celebrating the achievements, leadership, resilience, and contributions of Somaliland women in education, healthcare, business, politics, and community development.


Dr. Edna Adan Ismail — The Mother of Somaliland and a Global Humanitarian Icon
Introduction In the history of Somaliland, very few individuals have left a legacy as powerful, respected, and transformative as Dr. Edna Adan Ismail. Known around the world as a nurse-midwife, humanitarian, diplomat, educator, activist, and national leader, Edna Adan dedicated her entire life to serving humanity and uplifting Somaliland. To many Somalilanders, she is proudly known as: “The Mother of Somaliland.” Her story is not simply the story of one woman’s success. It is

Somaliland Diaspora Council official
2 days ago5 min read
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